aperitif

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

aperitif
    n 1: alcoholic beverage taken before a meal as an appetizer

from Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

24 Moby Thesaurus words for "aperitif":
      Mickey, Mickey Finn, antepast, antipasto, appetizer, canape,
      chaser, cocktail, doch-an-dorrach, drink, eye-opener, foretaste,
      highball, knockout drops, mixed drink, nightcap, parting cup,
      pousse-cafe, punch, smorgasbord, stirrup cup, sundowner,
      wee doch-an-dorrach, whet