What Is Butterscotch Schnapps?
I’m going to start this piece by saying I’m not a big drinker. For me to drink anything at all, butterscotch schnapps or otherwise, it has to taste really, really good. Good news: butterscotch schnapps, and all the many butterscotch schnapps drinks you can make, is basically the universe’s way of saying yes, girl.
What is butterscotch schnapps, anyway?
Butterscotch schnapps are sweet liqueurs with—you guessed it—added butterscotch flavoring. Most use a delicious, mouth-watering combination of real butter and brown sugar, melted and slightly caramelized to perfection, to achieve the classic flavor. Plus, it’s a cheap thrill at about $12 per bottle on Drizly.
Most butterscotch schnapps varieties are relatively low-proof, offering a score of 30 to 42, or 15-21% alcohol. They’re sweet thanks the the oodles of sugar each sip packs, and an average shot has about 70 calories. These are meant to be savored, sipped and enjoyed in moderation. The profile of this dessert-worthy drink is similar to that of peach schnapps, if you’re wondering.
What does butterscotch schnapps taste like?
Candy. Or candy sauce. If your grandmother ever handed you a butterscotch pudding as a kid, imagine that—but with booze. It’s a total delight. It may be a little too sweet for some, but I am not that somebody. I fully appreciate the hardly-tastes-like-alcohol vibe this drink promises. There are plenty of butterscotchy drinks you can make with it if you’d like to dilute the strong flavor a bit, though.
The best butterscotch schnapps drinks
Butterscotch schnapps can be swigged solo, poured over a little ice or even diluted in cold seltzer. It’s also a dreamy cocktail ingredient that adds butterscotch flavor to traditional drinks and new classics alike. Booze up your coffee or hot cocoa with a splash (or two), or throw hot apple cider in a mug with a shot of this game-changing schnapps. Top it with whipped cream, obviously.
Want something more complex? That’s cool. Try it in this salted butterscotch white russian recipe or this sparkling caramel apple cocktail mixture. Yum!
Where to buy butterscotch schnapps
Bottles of butterscotch schnapps can be hard to come by because they’re so damn delish, blowing up in popularity and pretty cheap. For now, the best place to score a bottle of $12-ish DeKuyper Buttershots butterscotch schnapps is Drizly.
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