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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Salon Toulouse, the ship's main lounge and bar, inspired by vintage Parisian cabarets and complete with deep red velvet armchairs, was Joie de Vivre's main social hub for sundowners and digestifs.
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Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Few zero proof brands attempt to mimic the minty, spicy, bitter profile of a true amaro, which makes Bare’s version a standout for anyone who wants a booze-free digestif or a more complex base for after-dinner mocktails.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Those are followed by a look inside Milpero’s fermentation room, where a sample drink acts as a midway digestif for the spicy, spectacular hot courses served later in the night.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Order the Bonsai 405 and a little tree is carried over nestling a glass of Becherovka, a herby local digestif, mixed with Thai basil and Champagne.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Few zero proof brands attempt to mimic the minty, spicy, bitter profile of a true amaro, which makes Bare’s version a standout for anyone who wants a booze-free digestif or a more complex base for after-dinner mocktails.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Those are followed by a look inside Milpero’s fermentation room, where a sample drink acts as a midway digestif for the spicy, spectacular hot courses served later in the night.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Order the Bonsai 405 and a little tree is carried over nestling a glass of Becherovka, a herby local digestif, mixed with Thai basil and Champagne.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Digestif.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestif. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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