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What is schnapps

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What is

schnapps

Generally, Schnapps refers to fruit brandies, herbal liqueurs – Jägermeister is a type of herbal liqueur, and flavored spirits.

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What is

schnapps

There are 2 types of Schnapps -- the German version that tastes like flavored gin, while the American version tastes like sweetened liqueurs.

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Origins of

schnapps

It started off as a way to preserve surplus fruits in home distilleries during harvest time. It was then used for medicinal purposes during the 16th century. 

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Origins of

schnapps

King Gustaf Wasa then decided to use this alcohol as a source of courage for the soldiers. But the liquor wasn’t feasible and was eventually commercialized by native and farther distilleries.

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Taste of

schnapps

The European Style Schnapps:  They are by distilling fruit juices and have 35-50% ABV (70-100% proof). These have been compared to fruit brandies due to their similarities.

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Taste of

schnapps

The American Style Schnapps: The American style tends to remind people of sweet cough syrup type of liqueur, and is made by adding fruits flavors to grain alcohol.

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how to drink

schnapps

Drinking It Straight The original type of schnapps is meant to be consumed straight or a shot.

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how to drink

schnapps

Making It A Cocktail: American schnapps taste much fruiter than the European one and are usually used as a mixing agent in cocktails.

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best

schnapps

Here are some popular brands of Schnapps available in India: – Jagermeister – Archers Peach Schnapps – Barenjager Honey Liqueur  – Phillips Peppermint Schnapps

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