schnaps

Strong fruit spirit

Schnapps is a strong alcoholic spirit, typically clear and distilled from grain or potatoes.

In German-speaking countries, it refers to any strong distilled liquor, often fruit brandies drunk as digestifs.

In American usage, schnapps usually means sweetened, flavored liqueurs like peppermint or peach schnapps: We did schnapps shots after dinner.

Also spelled schnaps.

spirit

distillery

Alcohol manufacturing plant

distilled · proof · bottle · shot · neat · sipping · fermentation · clear · potent · strong

German

Oktoberfest

Massive Bavarian brewing celebration

kirschwasser · Alps · stein · dirndl · lederhosen · polka · bratwurst · sauerkraut · pretzel · glühwein

warming

digestif

Post-meal settling drink

comfort · winter · alpine · hearth · soothing · nightcap · warming · belly · burn · glow

flavor

fruit

Edible plant ovary

apple · pear · apricot · herbal · anise · caraway · spiced · cinnamon · elderflower · honey

toasting

cheers

Casual toast or farewell

occasion · gathering · salute · commemoration · banquet · merriment · conviviality · camaraderie · reception · festivity

Categories
Opposites
alcoholic beverage type

schnapswater

Clear essential liquid

wine · beer · light beer · spritzer · shandy

beverage strength/intensity

schnapswater

Clear essential liquid

soft drink · juice · milk · soda · lemonade

Phrases
Family

schnapps

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG