Pre-meal drink (8)
I believe the answer is:
aperitif
'pre-meal drink' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for aperitif that I've seen before include "appetizer" , "it's served before dinner" , "Alcoholic drink to whet the appetite" , "Alcoholic drink taken before meal" , "it leads to blow-out" .)