Schnaps

Definitions of Schnaps
  1. noun
    an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
    synonyms: Branntwein, Spirituose
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    Magenbitter
    alcoholic liquor flavored with bitter herbs and roots
    Brandy, Obstler, Obstschnaps, Obstwasser, Weinbrand
    distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
    Gin, Wacholderbranntwein
    strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
    Rum
    liquor distilled from fermented molasses
    Korn
    any of various strong liquors especially a Dutch spirit distilled from potatoes
    Tequila
    Mexican liquor made from fermented juices of an agave plant
    Wodka
    unaged colorless liquor originating in Russia
    Whiskey, Whisky
    a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
    Apfelkorn
    distilled from hard cider
    Cognac, Kognak
    high quality grape brandy distilled in the Cognac district of France
    Grappa
    Italian brandy made from residue of grapes after pressing
    Kirsch, Kirschgeist, Kirschschnaps, Kirschwasser
    from fermented juice of black morello cherries
    Trester, Tresterbranntwein
    made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing
    Slibowitz, Sliwowitz
    a colorless plum brandy popular in the Balkans
    Roggen
    whiskey distilled from rye or rye and malt
    Scotch
    whiskey distilled in Scotland; especially whiskey made from malted barley in a pot still
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    Alkohol, alkoholisches Getränk
    a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
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