Berentzen Pear Schnapps, 70 cl

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It tastes pretty good too and while you’d think it might taste like coffee, the plum schnapps takes over. Imagine a warm fruity boozing drink with a hidden hit of coffee and you will get the idea. Flämmli There are a few national liquors in Switzerland including Kirsch, a strong cherry brandy and Pflümli, a plu-flavored Schnapps. What Is the Legal Drinking Age in Switzerland? In the 18th century, the Swiss were renowned drinkers and while that reputation isn’t alive today, you can still find some very unique tasting and delicious alcoholic Swiss drinks to try. From the Swiss wine farmed on the shores of Lake Geneva to the production of Absinthe, the alcoholic Swiss drinks on offer may surprise you. Swiss Wine Swiss Wine sold in Coop supermarket Therefore, the fresh berries are macerated in a pure neutral spirit of 95.6% ABV. The mixture is then left to steep for several weeks before a second distillation process similar to making gin. Most spirits in Germany made this way will be referred to as a “Geist”.

As a result, Schnapps is much weaker and tends to be quite sweet and syrupy as well as a far cry from their German predecessors. Needless to say, this article will explore the German variety rather than the sweetened apéritif.Rivella is a fizzy drink you can find in the supermarket in a lot of different flavors. It is made using milk whey, or milk serum which is a by-product created during the cheese-making process. Place Cassis, rum and Schnapps into a shaker with crushed ice. Shake, strain, and pour into a tall glass. Top with Sprite and garnish with berries.

Once you‘ve seen the incredible lengths they went to, you can sample some schnapps to round off your visit. Throughout your stay, the founder of the museum, Kurt Sartorius, regales you with schnapps-related stories and anecdotes. Asbach Uralt This is an incredibly fun drink to have, and it really does get you going after a day of skiing. Just be careful with those flames, and don’t try to blow them out as you will be sure to burn something. Frequently Asked Questions What is the most popular drink in Switzerland? Ready to shop for the spirits you need online? Browse our selection or search for something specific – the choice is yours!

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Absinthe, also known as the “The Green Fairy” is made from a neutral spirit with the addition of Artemisia absinthium (wormwood), a medicinal plant along with a mixture of lemon balm, fennel, botanicals, and the main flavor ingredient, green anise.

You’ll occasionally notice that Schnaps is sometimes spelled “Schnapps” with a mysterious second “P”. As mentioned above, the drink’s name is routed in the action for which the verb is also spelled with two Ps.

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Shake, cassis, apple juice, a slice of fresh ginger and crushed ice. Strain and pour into a tall glass. Garnish with a slice of ginger. Classic Kir Royale See immersion heaters placed inside plastic canisters, which were used to make alcohol in prisons, and a pressure cooker and other everyday objects turned into a home distillery by inventive housewives. Almost all Swiss nationals have been drinking Rivella since they were kids and it is a drink deeply ingrained in Swiss culture. You can find it in supermarkets and in lots of different flavors. What is the national liquor of Switzerland?