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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The seating’s curved shape will create a nice contrast to the octagonal glass tabletop, and the whole setup is perfect for planning afternoon tea outdoors or enjoying an alfresco digestif.
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
How Every Bottle Gives Back Bourbon, whiskey, vodka, gin, liqueur, and digestifs are all on the menu at Longleaf Distilling Co.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Some bunked in the triangular houses equipped with bottles of Amaro digestif.
—New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Customers don’t have to dine at Shōgun to drink at Secreto, but why not kill two birds with stone and treat yourself to a mezcal digestif?
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
How Every Bottle Gives Back Bourbon, whiskey, vodka, gin, liqueur, and digestifs are all on the menu at Longleaf Distilling Co.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Some bunked in the triangular houses equipped with bottles of Amaro digestif.
—New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Customers don’t have to dine at Shōgun to drink at Secreto, but why not kill two birds with stone and treat yourself to a mezcal digestif?
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Digestif.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestif. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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