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cocktail

[kok-teyl] / ˈkɒkˌteɪl /
NOUN
beverage
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I see neighborhood wine bars packed over one bottle, sold-out tastings and cocktail bars where people wait an hour for a seat.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

It’s a great aperitif cocktail with effervescence and a calibrated bitter finish that will ring familiar to fans of traditional Negronis.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

‘Prawned cocktail, coronation chicken, Black Forest gateau, onion soup. Done properly, they’re all delicious. Where’s all that kind of food gone?’

From Slate Aug. 15, 2026

"It has been a very difficult season so far heat-wise. We have changed to late afternoon ceremonies, for the first time ever this year, we have moved outdoor cocktail receptions indoors."

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

I bring some of the fancy food from that cocktail party up to the roof in a small container.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi




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