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aperitif

[ah-per-i-teef, uh-per-, a-pey-ree-teef] / ɑˌpɛr ɪˈtif, əˌpɛr-, a peɪ riˈtif /


NOUN
cocktail
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With a base of white wine made in New York’s Finger Lakes region, this brand new, very pretty aperitif brimming with tropical botanicals is the season’s must-have spritz-maker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

De Soi, a non-alcoholic aperitif made with natural adaptogens.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2024

A hard cheese for grating — a little bit can go a long way, Buckwheat, whether flour for aperitif snacks, sprinkles of it simply toasted, mountain-style pasta or savory brunch crêpes.

From Salon • May 22, 2024

The grandest cathedral, the most vibrant painting, a beautiful harmony, a perfect aperitif — none of it will last forever.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2024

“Our new lemon and thyme aperitif, with the compliments of the chef,” he said.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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