Apéritifs + Digestifs Flashcards
Learn when to serve these, what their bases are, and specific products based on their primary flavor.
When are apéritifs (or aperitivi) served?
BEFORE a meal
When are Digestifs (or digestivi) served?
AFTER a meal to aid in digestion
Give an example of an apéritif (or an apéritivo).
White Vermouth
Give an example of a digestif (or digestivo).
Italian Amaro
(an industry favorite is Braulio)
What are liqueurs + cordials made from?
- Neutral base spirits
- Flavorings, e.g. nuts, herbs, fruits
Name 4 anise-flavored liqueurs.
- Anisette
- Galliano
- Ouzo
- Sambuca
Name 3 orange-based liqueurs.
- Triple sec
- Cointreau
- Grand Marnier
Name 4 herb-based liqueurs.
- Bénédictine
- B&B
- Chartreuse (green + yellow)
- Crème de Menthe (white + green)
Name 2 coffee-based liqueurs.
- Kahlúa
- Tia Maria
Name a ginger-flavored liqueur.
Canton
Name a peach-flavored liqueur.
Southern Comfort
Name a liqueur made from apricot pits.
Amaretto
Name a hazelnut-flavored liqueur.
Frangelico
Name an elderflower-flavored liqueur.
St.-Germain
Name 2 cream-based liqueurs.
- Bailey’s Irish Cream
- Amarula