Peach schnapps

Schnaps or Schnaps call a whole group of strong alcoholic beverages, which enjoy incredible popularity both in the historical homeland of the drink in Germany and around the world. As a rule, the schnapps is called pure distillates, which are obtained by distillation of braga made on the basis of cereal plants or fruits.

It is worth noting that the chemical composition of schnapps contains at least 40% ethyl alcohol. In terms of its taste and aromatic qualities, schnapps resembles moonshine or vodka. However, all varieties of schnapps are distinguished by the presence of a subtle fruit aroma. The aromatic characteristics of the schnapps depend primarily on the raw material used in the beverage preparation process.

It is worth noting that some varieties of brandy are often called schnapps. For example, the strong alcoholic drink Kirshwasser is inherently brandy referred to as schnapps. The strength of the schnapps also depends on the raw materials, as well as the production technology. In Germany, varieties of schnapps are especially popular, the fortress of which is within 20-30%.

Among the most popular types of schnapps are the following:



classic grain schnapps;

potato schnapps;

strawberry schnapps;

gooseberry schnapps;

blueberry schnapps;

peach schnapps.



The exclusive drink in Germany is considered to be mint schnapps, made in the south-west of the country in the Black Forest mountains. Rumple Minze or peppermint-flavored schnapps is part of a kind of "golden fund" of German alcoholic beverages. In addition to mint drink, peach schnapps is especially popular.

It is worth noting that peach schnapps is quite firmly entrenched in the global culinary tradition. The drink often becomes a component ingredient in a variety of cocktails. Peach schnapps has a fairly long history. Some sources claim that peach schnapps began to be produced in Germany as early as the 16th century.

As a rule, the strength of peach schnapps does not exceed 30 degrees. In consistency, peach schnapps resemble vodka, but the taste and aroma of the drink is distinguished by light peach notes. Many famous cocktails simply cannot be made without the use of peach schnapps. Peach Schnapps is a must-have for cocktails such as Sex on the Beach as well as Brain Hemorrhage.

It is also noteworthy that in North America they make their own authentic type of schnapps, which can rather be attributed to liqueurs. The thing is that the American variety of schnapps, unlike the original one produced in Germany, contains no more than 25% alcohol, as well as less sugar. Peach schnapps are usually used as a component of cocktails. However, peach schnapps can also be served as an aperitif or dessert drink.