An aperitif is an alcoholic drink that you have before a meal. an alcoholic drink that people drink before a meal (apéritif, from aperitivus, from aperire; APERTURE)
A French word that describes an alcoholic beverage served before dinner The traditional French aperitif is a mixture of white wine and creme de cassis, known as "kir" Vermouth, both sweet and dry is also sometimes served
Grape wine, mixed with brandy or alcohol, with natural flavors (including herbs), and optionally with caramel for color, that matches the general description of aperitif wine but not of vermouth