All About Schnapps
Schnapps is a distilled spirit made by fermenting fruit with the base liquor. This makes schnapps a type of fruit brandy, or eau de vie in French. The distillation results in a strong, usually clear liquor some people say tastes like a light vodka.
In America, schnapps is made by mixing neutral grain spirits with fruit syrups, spices, and flavorings. Some schnapps brands have gotten a bad rap as low-quality alcohol, but we disagree. You can find delicious schnapps even without paying a super high price.
Schnapps Flavor Profile
This liquor comes in a wide variety of flavors. The most popular are apple, butterscotch, cinnamon, peach, and peppermint. Peach schnapps rose in popularity in the US in the ‘80s. Many people put peppermint schnapps in holiday drinks like hot chocolate or chocolate martinis.
In general, schnapps are a very sweet type of liquor. It’s perfect for mixed drinks, especially ones that lean toward dessert flavorings. Also, American schnapps brands tend to be a bit drier than their European counterparts.
Mix fruity schnapps into summer cocktails or spicy schnapps into candy cocktails to balance the sweetness.
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