aperitifs
Appetite-stimulating beverages beforehand
Aperitifs are alcoholic drinks served before a meal to stimulate the appetite.
The category includes dry wines, vermouths, and bitter liqueurs—drinks that aren't sweet enough to dull hunger: We had aperitifs on the terrace before dinner.
The French tradition contrasts aperitifs with digestifs, which come after eating.
Herb-infused fortified wine
- pastisAnise-flavored French aperitif
- sherryFortified wine from Spain
- proseccoItalian effervescent white wine
- champagneEffervescent celebratory wine
spritz · ouzo · americano · fino · amontillado · soju · saké · digestif
Sharp, unpleasant taste
- herbalRelating to medicinal plants
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- dryFree from moisture
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
bittersweet · botanical · anise · quinine · gentian · wormwood · juniper · zesty
Act of receiving guests
- soiréeFormal nighttime social gathering
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- minglingCasual social interaction
- hostingReceiving guests socially
conviviality · sundowner · terrace · veranda · salon
Small Mediterranean fruits
- almondsEdible tree drupes
- charcuteriePreserved meat preparation
- bruschettaGrilled bread with toppings
- crostiniToasted Italian appetizer bread
canapé · antipasto · tapenade · pâté · crudités · cheeseboard · meze · prosciutto
vermouth
Herb-infused fortified wine
- pastisAnise-flavored French aperitif
- sherryFortified wine from Spain
- proseccoItalian effervescent white wine
champagne · spritz · ouzo · americano · fino · amontillado · soju · saké · digestif
bitter
Sharp, unpleasant taste
citrus · bittersweet · botanical · anise · quinine · gentian · wormwood · juniper · zesty · complex
reception
Act of receiving guests
- soiréeFormal nighttime social gathering
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- minglingCasual social interaction
hosting · conviviality · sundowner · terrace · veranda · salon
olives
Small Mediterranean fruits
- almondsEdible tree drupes
- charcuteriePreserved meat preparation
- bruschettaGrilled bread with toppings
crostini · canapé · antipasto · tapenade · pâté · crudités · cheeseboard · meze · prosciutto · manchego
French
Of or from Paris's nation
café · bistro · trattoria · Mediterranean · Parisian · Milanese · ritual · tradition · leisurely · convivial
- beverageswater, coffee, tea, juice, milk
- Alcoholic Drinksbeer, wine, vodka, rum, whiskey
- bistrobistro chairs, terrace seating, awning, sidewalk cafe, parasols
- liquor storesvodka, whiskey, whisky, rum, gin
- Mixologycocktails, mixology, cocktail recipes, classic cocktails, craft cocktails
- French leisurepetanque, boules, cafe culture, bistros, French cafes