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Schnapps (/ ʃ n ɑː p s / or / ʃ n æ p s /) or schnaps is a type of alcoholic beverage that may take several forms, including distilled fruit brandies, [1] herbal liqueurs, infusions, and "flavored liqueurs" made by adding fruit syrups, spices, or artificial flavorings to neutral grain spirits.
The addition of another 1 or 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 oz of vodka to the fuzzy navel creates a "hairy navel", the more "hair" referring to the increased strength of alcohol in the drink. A "Hairy Navel" or "Fuzzy Russian" recipe may include 1 part vodka, 1 part peach schnapps, and 4 parts orange juice. [2]
The drink became popular in the 1980s along with other cocktails containing peach schnapps such as the Fuzzy Navel and Silk Panties. [1] [2] Writing on the then-recent rise of peach schnapps in Esquire for March 1988, food and drink writer William Grimes commented: [4] In the "flavor-driven" cordial and liqueur market, peach has taken the lead.
A coffee liqueur is a caffeinated alcoholic drink with a coffee flavour. Bottles of Sombai Anise & Coffee rice liqueur Midnight Espresso coffee liqueur. Allen's Coffee Brandy; Amaro 1716 Café du Soir; Black Canyon Distillery, Richardo's Decaf Coffee Liqueur [citation needed] Café Rica – a Costa Rican coffee liqueur [2]
According to the brand website, a character named Dr. Aloysius Percival McGillicuddy created the liqueur. He lived in the late 19th century as a bartender in an old western town. [7] In 2016, Sazerac launched several Dr. McGillicuddy branded flavored whiskeys; Apple, Peach, Honey and Blackberry. They are all 60 proof. [8]
There are two general types of the cocktail: The IBA official cocktail is made from vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice. [1]The 2008 Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guide (67th edition) provides an alternative recipe made from vodka, Chambord, Midori Melon Liqueur, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice.
As a mixed drink the ingredients are generally poured over ice in a small cocktail glass, then stirred. As a shooter, the ingredients are mixed with ice in a cocktail shaker then strained and poured into a shot glass. A very common variation includes equal parts Jägermeister, Schnapps, Crown Royal and cranberry-flavored vodka.
The drink started as a seasonal specialty at Harry's Bar. [4] Later, it also became popular at the bar's New York counterpart. After an entrepreneurial Frenchman set up a business to ship fresh white peach purée to both locations, it became a year-round favorite. [1] The Bellini is an IBA Official Cocktail.