What is a digestive?
A digestif is an alcoholic beverage served at the end of a meal to aid digestion. Unlike an apéritif, which is consumed before a meal to stimulate the appetite, a digestif is taken after a meal to aid digestion. Digestifs are generally stronger and often sweeter drinks. They can be served at room temperature, sometimes with ice, or even warmed, depending on the type of digestif and personal preference.
Herbal digestives
Herbal digestifs , such as mint digestif and verbena digestif, are popular for their soothing and digestive properties. Mint digestif is often served as a liqueur, such as mint liqueur, which is sweet and refreshing. Verbena, on the other hand, is an herb used to prepare liqueurs or infusions that help calm the stomach and aid digestion.
When and how to consume a digestif?
Digestives are traditionally consumed after a meal, often at the end of the evening, to aid digestion and prolong the pleasure of the meal. They can be served alone, with coffee, or even integrated into a dessert. To know which digestif to choose, it is important to consider the previous meal. For example, after a heavy meal, a lighter digestif such as a Limoncello or a verbena liqueur may be preferable.
