noun
- Plural of digestif; alcoholic drinks (such as brandy, liqueur, or digestive bitters) served after a meal to aid digestion.
Usage: Chiefly used in French culinary contexts; borrowed into English in formal dining settings.; Often capitalized when referring to specific branded products.
Examples
- The restaurant offered a selection of digestifs including cognac and Chartreuse after the main course.
- In French tradition, digestifs are served to help settle the stomach following a heavy meal.
- The sommelier recommended several digestifs to complement the evening's menu.
- Digestifs such as Fernet-Branca are popular in Italian cuisine.
- After dinner, guests were invited to enjoy complimentary digestifs in the lounge.