Apéritifs + Digestifs

Question 1

when are apéritifs (or aperitivi ) served?

Answer 1

before a meal

Question 2

when are Digestifs (or digestivi) served?

Answer 2

after a meal to aid in digestion

Question 3

give an example of an aperitif (or on apéritivo)

Answer 3

white vermouth

Question 4

give an example of a digestif

Answer 4

Italian amaro 
(an industry favourite is Braulio)

Question 5

what are liqueurs + cordials made from?

Answer 5

• neutral base spirits

- flavourings, e.g. nuts, herbs, fruits

Question 6

name 4 anise-flavoured liqueurs

Answer 6

1. anisette
2. galliano
3. ouzo
4. sambuca

Question 7

name 3 orange based liqueurs

Answer 7

1. triple sec
2. cointreau
3. grand marnier

Question 8

name 4 herb-based liqueurs

Answer 8

1. Bénédictine
2. B&B
3. Chartreuse (green + yellow)
4. Crème de Menthe (white + green)

Question 9

name 2 coffee-based liqueurs

Answer 9

1. Kahlúa

2. Tia Maria

Question 10

name a ginger-flavoured liqueur

Answer 10

canton

Question 11

name a peach-flavoured liqueur

Answer 11

southern comfort

Question 12

name a liqueur made from apricot pits

Answer 12

amaretto

Question 13

name a hazelnut-flavored liqueur

Answer 13

frangelico

Question 14

name an elderflower-flavoured liqueur

Answer 14

st.-Germain

Question 15

name 2 cream-based liqueurs

Answer 15

1. Bailey’s Irish cream

2. Amarula