While we lack the scientific evidence that digestifs are any kind of cure, there's nothing to lose by trying one. It might aid your digestion, and more reliably, it can taste great. “If you're going to have an after-dinner drink, why not have it be medicinal?” Lyndaker said. Fernet-Branca is a popular herbal amaro.

Is a digestif good for digestion?

Taking a liqueur after a meal is thought to aid digestion due to it's alcohol content, and there's some truth to the tradition. ... Herb based digestifs work best at this, and ingredients like caraway, fennel and savory are thought to be especially beneficial for the digestive system.

What is a good digestif?

Aged Liquor: Almost any aged liquor makes a great digestif, though brandies—including eau de vie, calvados, and grappa—are the most traditional. Whiskeys, particularly scotch, are quite popular, and añejo tequilas are excellent as well.