Schnapps facts for kids
Schnapps is a type of distilled alcoholic drink. The word schnapps comes from the German word schnaps.
German schnapps
Traditional German schnapps are usually clear alcoholic drinks which are distilled from fermented cereals, roots, and fruits. Traditional German schnapps has no sugar or other flavoring added. It is similar in look and flavor to vodka with light fruit flavors. The alcohol content is usually around 40%.
American schnapps
The other type of schnapps is American. This type of schnapps is a liqueur that has sugar and flavorings such as peach, mint, or butterscotch. The alcohol content of American schnapps is usually only about 20%, which is lower than German-style schnapps.
Images for kids
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Three bottles of German Schnapps, made from Mirabelle plums, sloes, and Williams pears.
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Himbeergeist made from wild raspberries in the Black Forest region of Germany
See also
In Spanish: Schnapps para niños
