An apéritif is an alcoholic beverage usually served before a meal to stimulate the appetite, and is therefore usually dry rather than sweet. Common choices for an apéritif are vermouth; champagne; pastis; gin; arak; rakı; fino, amontillado or other styles of dry sherry; and any still, dry, light white wine. A digestif is an alcoholic beverage served after a meal, to aid digestion. Common choices for a digestif are brandy, fortified wines, liqueurs, and liquor based cocktails.