aperitif

noun

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as in digestif

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Recent Examples of aperitif To my mind, champagne is more or less an everyday beverage, the perfect aperitif. — Jay McInerney, Air Mail, 25 July 2026 The brand takes its cues from French aperitif culture, blending culinary botanicals with adaptogens meant to add a functional element to social drinking. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026 Lillet Blanc is a floral French aperitif that's boozier than wine but breezier than gin, and our refreshing take uses rosemary simple syrup and a splash of bubbly. — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 20 June 2026 Unlike typical cocktail bitters, which are used in small dashes, Orijin can be consumed as a standalone aperitif or incorporated into cocktails. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for aperitif
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aperitif
  1. digestif
  2. alcohol
  3. tipple
  4. liquor
  5. spirits
  6. bottle
  7. drink
  8. nightcap
Noun
  • The family’s myrtle digestif recipe dates to 1939, when myrtle berries helped sustain the local population during famine.
    — Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Alfred looks up from his digestif to see the very much not dead Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) sitting across the table from Selina Kyle (Anne Hathaway).
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 17 July 2026
Definition of digestif
Noun
  • LaGrone was directed not to possess weapons, alcohol or drugs and remain under the care of a person whose initials are noted in a document.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Flair, 77, has battled health and alcohol issues over the years.
    — Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of alcohol
Noun
  • The Sissi combines rum, lime and chestnut honey, with notes of coffee and mint, for a tipple as intense, sweet and unpredictable as its namesake princess.
    — Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Most include private outdoor decks, equally ideal for taking in a morning cuppa or an evening tipple.
    — Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of tipple
Noun
  • Serving beer and wine, The Alley Lounge won’t have a liquor license.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a scene with a liquor-store salesman who, likewise, isn’t the butt of the joke.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of liquor
Noun
  • The week will start dry and warmer than normal, but rain chances return Tuesday and could dampen Halloween spirits, with a 40% chance of rain Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • As the Commander of the crew, my main responsibilities were to make sure the crew was safe, in good health and spirits, getting along well and on top of their work.
    — Michaela Musilova, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of spirits
Noun
  • Suddenly, Smith herself was beside me, raising her own bottle of ginger juice.
    — Mel Studach, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Carrying a large pump spray bottle and a small, sturdy brush, Caitlin Abrams stood before two starkly contrasting graves in a modest cemetery in western Vermont.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of bottle
Noun
  • The beverage lineup includes espresso drinks, lattes, cappuccinos, cold and hot coffee, and specialty seasonal drinks.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • How to practice hygge at home Try curling up with a book, a soft blanket, cozy socks and a hot drink on a cold weekend.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of drink
Noun
  • Afterwards, everyone was lured by the sound of salsa music into Bar Lelarge for a nightcap before scattering around the hotel.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Hence the gorgeous moment when Mi-ok joins Ho-seok for a nightcap under the stars—secret moonshine—and affirms that, in the face of insurmountable problems, enduring them together is their only solution.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of nightcap

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