cocktail

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“Bring it on,” he’ll say when a bartender asks him if he wants a flower with his cocktail, anticipating once again that perfect blend of color, scent and taste.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Long-running production “The Willows” is set to wrap in early April, and “Monster Party,” a period piece that takes guests to a devilishly extravagant cocktail party, is re-launching in mid-April.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

To finish, he served a dish dedicated to his wife's family - a twist on the Brandy Alexander cocktail.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

A good cocktail could cost you $15 to $20.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

But I am not their blood, the ground doesn’t care who digs it, I am a stranger at a cocktail party.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee