aperitif; pre-dinner drink
An alcoholic drink served before a meal to stimulate the appetite.
食前酒にシェリーをどうぞ。
Please have some sherry as an aperitif.
フランスでは食前酒としてキールをよく飲む。
In France, Kir is often drunk as an aperitif.
Compound of 食前 (before a meal) and 酒 (alcoholic drink).