page_title: Schnapps
section_title: Fruit
hierarchical_section_title: Schnapps / European / Fruit
caption_attribution_description: Deutsch: Alkoholika, Obstgeist, Schladerer, Himbeergeist, 42 Volumenprozent, in produkttypischer Vierkantflasche mit rotem Siegel English: A bottle of Himbeergeist, 42 percent alcohol by volume, in a typical square bottle with a red seal.
context_page_description: Schnapps or schnaps is a type of alcoholic beverage that may take several forms, including distilled fruit brandies, herbal liqueurs, infusions, and "flavored liqueurs" made by adding fruit syrups, spices, or artificial flavorings to neutral grain spirits.
  The English loanword "schnapps" is derived from the colloquial German word Schnaps which is used in reference to spirit drinks. The word Schnaps stems from Low German language and is related to the German term "schnappen", meaning "snap" or "snatch" which refers to the fact that the spirit is usually consumed in a quick slug from a small glass. In British English, a corresponding term is "dram" [of liquor].
context_section_description: In Austria, Switzerland, southern Germany, and the French regions of Alsace and Lorraine, a type of schnapps called Obstler or Obstbrand (from the German Obst, fruit) is very popular. Obstler, which are fruit brandies, are mainly associated with the southern part of the German-language area. In northern Germany, almost all traditional distilled beverages are grain-based.
  The main kinds of fruit used for German schnapps are apples, pears, plums, cherries, and apricots. Fruits other than these five are rarely used. Apples are used along with pears to make Obstwasser (fruit water); pears are used to produce Poire Williams (Williamsbirne, William's pear); several types of plums make Zwetschgenwasser (plum water); cherries make Kirschwasser (cherry water); and apricots are used to make Austrian Marillenschnaps (apricot brandy).
  The different kinds of Obstler are similar to the varieties of Rakija found in the Balkans and Eastern Europe.  Slivovitz is a popular schnapps made from Damson plums found throughout the region.
  The most popular schnapps in the UK is Peach Schnapps. It can be enjoyed in many ways, most prefer it on the rocks or mixed with other drinks to form a variety of cocktails. It is made by adding peach flavouring to a neutral grain spirit. It is typically clear and has a strong sweet taste. It became popular in the UK in the 1970's and 1980's. The leading brand is Archers but some large supermarkets do have their own branded peach schnapps which is sold at a reduced price. Archers peach schnapps is more similar to the American style of schnapps.
caption: Himbeergeist made from wild raspberries in the Black Forest region of Germany
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