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Recent Examples of digestif
Amaro gift set Brucato is a distillery and restaurant in San Francisco that makes its own amaros, herbal Italian liqueurs often sipped as a post-meal digestif.
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2025
Unlike the lighter versions served elsewhere, this one leans decadent—more dessert than digestif.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 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
Easton suggests an herbaceous spritz with the starter, floral mezcal moment with the main, and a chilled digestif to close the evening.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2025
Unlike the lighter versions served elsewhere, this one leans decadent—more dessert than digestif.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 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
Easton suggests an herbaceous spritz with the starter, floral mezcal moment with the main, and a chilled digestif to close the evening.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for digestif
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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
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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
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Specialty tipples, meanwhile, are derived from one key ingredient, mirroring that simplicity ethos in the restaurant’s dishes.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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But while people’s loyalty to their favourite tipples can be strong, some newer Portuguese wines have enjoyed a surge in popularity.—
Deeya Sonalkar,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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Additional video evidence tracked the whereabouts of what authorities believe was the same car and individuals at a liquor store and elsewhere before the shooting.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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For Muslims, many of whom eschew alcohol, and for anyone seeking liquor-free or family-friendly social options, the cafes are hospitable hangouts and a late-night alternative to nighttime clubbing.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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To be considered milk chocolate, products must contain at least 10% chocolate liquor, which is a paste made from ground cocoa beans and contains no alcohol.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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There are a few commonalities between the two, chiefly the abundance of alcohol consumption, the significance of costuming and the presence of king cake.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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But don't underestimate the vibrant culture, rum distilleries, and historical architecture.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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The recipe is both simple and special, with ingredients like real vanilla bean, fresh strawberries, and a tablespoon of rum.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Bring a picnic and bottle of rosé and take in the views of Mystic from the water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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If the robot learns to pick up a bottle in an exact position and the bottle is shifted slightly, a system that only imitates will repeat the original gesture and fail.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Within a few blocks of the hotel are also many spots worthy of grabbing a tasty bite or a drink—Bamboo Sushi, Radio Room, and Walter French's, to name a few.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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That’s all those people paying for tickets, travel, merchandise, programmes, fanzines, food, hotel rooms, drinks and more.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The snug, with books, board games and curiosities lining its comfortable seating, is the perfect spot for a nightcap or a quiet moment.—
Felicity Capon,
TheWeek,
19 Feb. 2026
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But the nightcap was just as thrilling.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Digestif.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digestif. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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