Digestifs, derived from the word 'digestive,' are alcoholic beverages consumed after meals to facilitate digestion. They range from spirits like amari and fortified wines to herbal liqueurs. Notable examples include Jägermeister, Fernet, and even sweet drinks like limoncello and port wine under the digestif umbrella. While traditionally alcoholic, digestifs can also include non-alcoholic options that promote digestive health. Their bitter taste is linked to stimulating the digestive process, making them meal enhancers for a comfortable gut experience, which can even encompass beverages like coffee or zero-proof herbal drinks.
Digestif drinks are designed to settle the stomach post-meal, often featuring bitters and herbal qualities that promote digestion rather than serving as sweet desserts.
Despite the traditional association with alcohol, any drink that aids digestion can be considered a digestif, including zero-proof herbal beverages and coffee.
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