An appetite stimulant.
A short drink of an alcoholic beverage including wines with added essences, and flavors of spices, herbs, roots, etc. offered before dinner to increase the appetite. Ver-mouths are an example.
An aperitif is a drink—usually alcoholic, but not always—taken before a meal. First recorded in the late nineteenth century, aperitif derives through French from the Latin aperire, meaning to open, the idea being that the drink “opens” the stomach, thereby stimulating the appetite. Other words that derive from the same source as aperitif include aperture (the opening through which a camera gathers light) and pert (a word that originally described someone with an “open” personality, but now meaning saucy or bold).
A drink that stimulates the appetite.
An alcoholic beverage, such as wine, taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite.
A libation imbibed antecedent to a repast with the intent of invigorating the gustatory impulse and fostering the process of digestion.
The term “apéritif” is a French expression used to describe a drink that is typically consumed before a meal. Unlike cocktails, apéritifs are generally lower in alcohol content and possess a distinctive bitter flavor. Popular apéritifs include vermouth and sherry, which are often enjoyed in a variety of settings. Additionally, there are many proprietary brands of apéritif available, such as Dubonnet, Amer Picon, and St. Raphael, which are renowned for their unique flavors and aromas. Regardless of the specific brand or type, apéritifs remain a beloved tradition in many cultures and are often enjoyed in the company of friends and family.