digestif

noun di·ges·tif \ ˌdē-zhes-ˈtēf \

Definition of digestif

:an alcoholic drink (such as brandy or a liqueur) usually taken after a meal

Recent Examples of digestif from the Web

The city’s active vibe is also in evidence: The tasting menu might begin with apps in the hotel courtyard and end with a digestif on the roof.

— Condé Nast Traveler, "Thompson Seattle," 25 Aug. 2017
The city’s active vibe is also in evidence: The tasting menu might begin with apps in the hotel courtyard and end with a digestif on the roof.

— Condé Nast Traveler, "Thompson Seattle," 25 Aug. 2017
For a digestif after dinner, Bridge Bar really comes to life on Fridays with live jazz sessions on the steps of St. Ursola Street with scenic views of the Grand Harbour.

— monica mendal, Vogue, "Malta, the Oft-Forgotten Gem of the Amalfi Coast," 16 Aug. 2017
A visit should include a drink on the terrace and afterwards, enjoy a digestif in the bar.

— david coggins, CNT, "French Restaurants Are Telling You to Eat Your Vegetables," 25 June 2017
Purists will sip C neat after dinner as a digestif, in the European tradition.

— lisa futterman, chicagotribune.com, "Carrots in a bottle: Root vegetable spirit makes excellent earthy cocktails," 13 June 2017
Technically, my bartender told me, Chareau is an eau de vie from California, a light, clear brandy made from aloe vera, which can be sipped straight as a digestif.

— kurt soller, Bon Appetit, "The Plant-Based Mixer We’re Adding to All Our Summer Cocktails," 1 June 2017
The bars were full, ships in the harbor shimmered with a scaly bounty, and life was a contented pastiche of French habits, from fresh morning croissants to nightly digestifs.

— dan levin, New York Times, "Far From France, Island Outpost Is Never Far From French Politics," 4 May 2017
The city’s active vibe is also in evidence: The tasting menu might begin with apps in the hotel courtyard and end with a digestif on the roof.

— Condé Nast Traveler, "Thompson Seattle," 21 Apr. 2017

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