Obstwasser Schnapps

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About

Schnapps is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage. Obstwasser Schnapps is a German fruit brandy made from apples and pears.

The English word schnapps is derived from the German Schnapps (plural, Schnapps), which can refer to any strong alcoholic drink

Information

Other names: German Brandy

Translations: Obstwasser degvīna, Obstwasser likeris, Obstwasser schnapps, Obstwasser rakija, Obstwasser Schnaps, Obstwasser snaps, Obstwasser Шнапс, Obstwasser المسكر, Obstwasser 술이요, Obstwasser kořalku, Obstwasser施纳普斯, Obstwasser žganice, Obstwasser pálenku, Obstwasser שנאפס, Obstwasser Snaps, Обствассер ракије, Obstwasserシュナップス, Obstwasser Schnaps, Obstwasser Snaps, Obstwasser Шнапс, Obstwasser snapsi, Obstwasser ракия

Physical Description

A liquid alcohol distilled from fermented fruit juice.

Colors: Clear

Tasting Notes

Flavors: Fruity

Mouthfeel: Dry

Food complements: Dessert

Substitutes: Other schnapps varieties, Pear juice

Selecting and Buying

Seasonality: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december

Choosing: From a German maker in a clear glass bottle that is unopened.

Buying: Specialty Liqueur stores. May be difficult to find in the US. May be ordered on line.

Procuring: Apples and pears are picked and combined in a mash to ferment.

It is very easy to make homemade schnapps. Originally, you would distill it from a fermented fruit juice or whole fruit, but most parts of the world are embracing the act of distilling it from a fruit brandy, then adding artificial flavoring and sugar. You can simply steep your herbs together with the fruits in an alcohol base of your choice (such as Danish Schnapps, a pure grain alcohol or vodka) and sweeten it and flavor the end product as desired.

Preparation and Use

Drink alone or use in cocktails. May also be used to flavor cakes and other desserts.

Flavored schnapps can be taken anytime, either as an aperitif or an after meal drink. It can also be served with any kinds of dishes, both hot and cold, or added to drinks, coffees, teas and foods.

Conserving and Storing

Store with lid tightly sealed in a cool, dry place. Upright and away from any heat source. Has a long shelf life.

Social/Political

Is a German alcohol.

History: The word schnapps is from German Schnaps which can is used to refer to a strong alcoholic beverage, especially one that contains at least 32% alcohol content (64 proof). and make this spirit.

Schnapps came into being in the 16th century, after an attempt by monks of the time to study the medicinal values of the beverage. The first schnapps was made in Germany, where the name translates to "Mouthful" and later on in Austria, Switzerland and Denmark. Schnapps today is perceived as a fruit brandy and is normally drunk neat, particularly in Northern Europe and other parts of the world.

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