cocktail sauce
Americannoun
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Only a fool would meddle with the classic cocktail sauce recipe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 15, 2025
Sometimes whipped into a creamy spread, sometimes tucked into cocktail sauce, always waiting to sneak in a little fire.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2025
You can serve the shrimp hot with the cocktail sauce or let them cool and serve them cold.
From Washington Times ● May 28, 2023
The slight char brings out seafood’s sweetness, so for contrast, serve with tart lemons or a tangy cocktail sauce.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 13, 2023
“You have cocktail sauce on you, Lita,” he said.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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