(n.) A type of alcoholic drink generally consumed before a meal; from the French 'aperire' ('to open'), it is thought to help "open" one's appetite. Apéritifs are usually dry rather than sweet.
They served us champagne as an apéritif.
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(n.) An alcoholic drink consumed between shots of alcohol; from the French 'attendre' ('to wait'), it is what you sip at while you're waiting for your next shot.
Do you want an attendrif between shots? We have wine, beer, and cider.