What is Peach Schnapps?
Peach schnapps is a delicious, fruity spirit that can be enjoyed either on its own or mixed with other ingredients. The recipe for peach schnapps was invented in Germany, where it's called Pfirsichwodka. Today, many companies make peach schnapps (and mouth-watering butterscotch schnapps).
There are dozens of different brands available across the United States and around the world. It can be used as a base for cocktails such as the Bellini or Pisco Sour (a popular cocktail in Peru). You'll also find it added to mixed drinks like margaritas and daiquiris.
What is peach schnapps made of?
Peach schnapps is made using peach juice, peach puree and neutral grain spirits. It's a sweet spirit with a smooth taste that can be enjoyed neat or over ice in cocktails.
A shot of German peach schnapps, Unsplash
Is peach schnapps gluten-free?
The neutral grain spirits are a type of alcohol that have been distilled from grains such as corn, rye or wheat instead of grapes like most other types of wines and beers. The result is smoother in taste than many other types of spirits; this makes it easy to drink straight without getting stuck on the sides of your mouth due to bitterness (like you might experience with some tequila).
That said, some peach schnapps brands are gluten-free, while others are not. You’ll need to check the label.
Is peach schnapps German?
Peach schnapps is a spirit made from the nectar of peaches. The origin of this drink lies in Germany, where it was first distilled during the Middle Ages as a medicine and later used for medicinal purposes.
In order to preserve fruit, German farmers would use oak barrels filled with peaches (which were then covered in straw) and leave them out in the sun to ferment until they became wine-like. The resulting spirit was then put into smaller barrels before being bottled up with brandy or another spirit that helped preserve it longer than other types at the time such as brandy itself did.
During this period when peach schnapps was first created—and through today—it has been used primarily as an ingredient in cocktails like margaritas or daiquiris but also by itself. If you want something different than just drinking straight liquor without any mixer at all, it’s sweet and mild enough to have on its own.
Peach schnapps cocktail, Unsplash
How much alcohol is in peach schnapps?
Peach schnapps is generally sweet and fruity. Most peach schnapps is made from a distilled brandy made from various fruits, including peaches. The alcohol content of peach schnapps can range from 40% to 80%, depending on where it's produced and how it's distilled.
It also has an aroma like other spirit categories: sweet with little or no bitterness, but it may have some grain notes that make some people think of grain alcohol (which they're actually not). This fruity wonder is primarily consumed as a liqueur, which means it can be mixed with other ingredients to make cocktails. Some people prefer to drink peach schnapps straight, but others enjoy using it in their mixers.
Peach schnapps is used as a base in a number of cocktails
Peach schnapps is also used as a base in a number of cocktails. For example, the classic Jager Bomb uses peach schnapps and Jägermeister (a German liqueur) to make a potent drink that can be enjoyed at any time of day. This cocktail is typically made with equal parts peach schnapps and Jägermeister, but you can adjust the proportions to suit your tastes—or try substituting another spirit if you prefer something else!
To make this one at home: Combine four shots (one ounce) each of peach schnapps and vodka; add ice cubes; strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice; stir well until chilled (about 20 seconds).
Does peach schnapps go bad?
Peach schnapps is made from peach juice and neutral grain spirits, which give the alcohol its unique flavor. The result is slightly sweet and fruity (think ripe peaches), with some residual sugar left over after fermentation—perfect for cocktail drinkers looking to add something different to their repertoire!
It has a shelf life of several years, though many experts suggests tossing opened bottles after two to three years. While the product may still be drinkable, the flavors and alcohol content may be altered after significant time and exposure to air.
Where to buy peach schnapps
There’s more sweet news. A large bottle of peach schnapps is generally under $15, making it one of the tastiest (and cheapest) drinks money can buy. This bottle of Arrow Peach Schnapps is under $9 and delivers right to your door!
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