aperitif

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Recent Examples of aperitif Camden Spit & Larder has a more floral take, with Dorotea Gin, Cocchi Americano aperitif wine, cranberry, lavender and butterfly pea flower for a pastel hue. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026 Melanie Masarin, the founder and CEO of Ghia, a nonalcoholic-drink brand, recently told me that an investor asked her whether Ghia has plans for a high-protein aperitif. Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026 Far better is to flip those ratios, making a sparkling wine drink with just a little absinthe and a perfect pre-dinner aperitif. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2025 Locals and visitors alike still flock to its quayside terrace for an aperitif served with a side of people watching, just like Jean Cocteau, who lived in room 22, and his friends once did. Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aperitif
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aperitif
Noun
  • 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.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Some bunked in the triangular houses equipped with bottles of Amaro digestif.
    New York Times, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Drug and alcohol screenings came back negative.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • That approach often comes with tradeoffs, like cutting back on alcohol or budgeting differently to afford the classes and trainers who know their name and celebrate their wins.
    Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Inn stays shut during winter and ‘pack ice’ season, which some locals will tell you is the most beautiful time of all—for snowmobiling and snowshoeing through the Island’s interior by day, and come evening, getting invited into someone's warm shed for a tipple and a chat.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
  • For tipples, the bar offers up natural wines and cocktails built around seasonal flavors, which are made behind a striking green bar.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • There’s no liquor license yet, but that’s pending.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
  • In fact, the common liquor, distilled from grains or potatoes, can be a natural alternative to many synthetic cleaning products and an inexpensive, shelf-stable swap in a pinch.
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Hollywood and exhibitors alike are arriving in good spirits because people are actually going to theaters.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
  • All four were reported to be in good health and good spirits.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • According to the report, Ward overdosed on a bottle of pills containing the active ingredient in Benadryl and became unresponsive.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • This buzzy wine playground in Old Town Scottsdale comes from Jack Borenstein and Jamie Hormel, the latter known for helming Wrigley Mansion (Phoenix) and its 16,000 bottles.
    Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Visitors are encouraged to bring binoculars, flashlights, jackets, drinks and snacks.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
  • This Southern Whiskey-Cola Cake leans into the vanilla and warm spice flavor of the classic drink.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The nightcap was even better, with Denver outlasting Michigan — two teams with 19 titles between them — in a double-overtime instant classic.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Sunday saw the Woo Sox finish off a sweep of the week by taking both games of a series-concluding doubleheader, winning the opening game 4-2 before taking the nightcap 11-9 in 10 innings.
    Staff Report, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2026

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“Aperitif.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aperitif. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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