digestif
noun
di·ges·tif
ˌdē-zhes-ˈtēf 
: an alcoholic drink (such as brandy or a liqueur) usually taken after a meal
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Unlike the lighter versions served elsewhere, this one leans decadent—more dessert than digestif.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
The Ten Tusker’s Bar is fully stocked for after dinner digestifs before heading back to the lodges.
—Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Espresso and tea are offered at the end of the meal, in line with Italian dining customs, and a complimentary limoncello digestif is available for patrons 21 and up.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
For the uninitiated, Underberg is made with herbs, roots and barks collected from 43 countries around the world, according to the Rheinberg, Germany, maker of the digestif.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 26 Aug. 2025
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
The Ten Tusker’s Bar is fully stocked for after dinner digestifs before heading back to the lodges.
—Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Espresso and tea are offered at the end of the meal, in line with Italian dining customs, and a complimentary limoncello digestif is available for patrons 21 and up.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
For the uninitiated, Underberg is made with herbs, roots and barks collected from 43 countries around the world, according to the Rheinberg, Germany, maker of the digestif.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 26 Aug. 2025
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“Digestif.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestif. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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