What Is Schnapps and When Should I Drink It?

Schnapps is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage that is popular in many parts of the world. It is usually made from fruit, but can also be made from other ingredients such as herbs and spices. Schnapps is a versatile drink that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways, but knowing when to drink it can enhance your overall experience.

Traditionally, schnapps is consumed after a meal as a digestif. This is because the high alcohol content helps to settle the stomach and aid in digestion. In many European countries, it is customary to serve schnapps at the end of a meal as a way to cleanse the palate and signify the end of the dining experience.

However, schnapps can also be enjoyed as an aperitif, which is a drink consumed before a meal to stimulate the appetite. A small glass of schnapps before a meal can help to whet your appetite and prepare your taste buds for the flavors to come.

Here's a popular recipe combining a burst of flavours

Schnapppy

• 3 parts Tequila
• 1/2 part HUNTER DISTILLERY LEMON LIQUEUR
• 1/2 part HUNTER DISTILLERY LIME SCHNAPPS
• 1/2 part HUNTER DISTILLERY MANDARIN LIQUEUR
• 1/2 part HUNTER DISTILLERY STRAWBERRY LIQUEUR
• 1/2 part HUNTER DISTILLERY BLACKBERRY SCHNAPPS
• 1/2 part HUNTER DISTILLERY GINGER LIQUEUR
• 1 part pineapple/orange juice

Shake ingredients over ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a strawberry slice.