Schnapps

usgb/ʃnæps/
noun

A strong alcoholic drink usually made from fruit.

She took a shot of schnapps to warm herself.
Visual representation of "schnapps" - A strong alcoholic drink usually made from fruit.

Often appears as...

  • shot of schnapps
  • bottle of schnapps
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Fruit-Based

Schnapps is often associated with fruit flavors such as apple, peach, or cherry.

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She preferred peach schnapps for its sweet taste.
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Cultural Variance

Schnapps refers to different drinks in various countries; in the U.S., it's often a sweet liqueur.

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While in Europe, he discovered schnapps wasn't the sugary drink he knew in the U.S.
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Informal Occasions

Schnapps is typically consumed in casual settings, not formal events.

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At the BBQ, they passed around a bottle of schnapps.
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