Schnapps
Schnapps
Schnapps (/ʃnɑːps/; German: [ʃnaps]) is a type of alcoholic beverage that may take several forms, including distilled fruit brandies, herbal liqueurs, infusions, and "flavored liqueurs" made by adding fruit syrups, spices, or artificial flavorings to neutral grain spirits.
Etymology
The term "Schnapps" is derived from the German Schnaps, which means "swallow". In the context of brandy, it is used in English to refer to a strong alcoholic drink, particularly those from the German-speaking countries.
Types of Schnapps
There are several types of Schnapps, including but not limited to:
- Fruit Schnapps: These are distilled from fruits such as apples, pears, cherries, and plums. They are typically clear and have a light, fruity flavor.
- Herbal Schnapps: These are made by infusing herbs and spices in alcohol. They can be either sweet or bitter, depending on the herbs used.
- Flavored Schnapps: These are made by adding flavorings to neutral grain spirits. The flavors can range from fruits and spices to more exotic tastes like butterscotch or peppermint.
Related Terms
- Brandy: A spirit produced by distilling wine, which has an alcohol content ranging from 35% to 60%. Schnapps is a type of brandy.
- Liqueur: An alcoholic beverage made from a distilled spirit that has been flavored with fruit, cream, herbs, spices, flowers or nuts and bottled with added sugar or other sweeteners. Schnapps can be considered a type of liqueur.
- Distillation: The process of purifying a liquid by a process of heating and cooling. This process is used in the production of Schnapps.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Schnapps
- Wikipedia's article - Schnapps
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