Peach Schnapps Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (2024)

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Homemade Peach Schnapps - a fruity liqueur for your summer co*cktails! You won't believe how easy it is to make!

Fruit drinks are perfect for any summer party! Try this schnapps, along with my Orange Creamsicle Mimosa and Strawberry Lemonade.

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My favorite summer fruit happens to be also my favorite co*cktail flavor. Peach! I can never tire of them! I wish they were in season all year long. One of my favorite summer margaritas is a combination of peaches and mango along with alcohol and it makes one fantastic co*cktail. Since peach schnapps is an important ingredient, I've had it on my try-to-make-it-at-home list for a while. This recipe requires fruit, high proof alcohol, like Everclear®, simple syrup and a tablespoon of lemon juice. Yep! Only 4 ingredients are needed to make this homemade peach schnapps! And that's not all. There is no need to wait for weeks for it to be ready to use. In two days the liqueur is ready to be added to the co*cktail mix and enjoyed.

Ingredients:

  • fresh peaches
  • strong alcohol, like everclear
  • lemon juice
  • sugar
  • water

How to make Peach Schnapps?

  • Combine peach slices, lemon juice and alcohol in a glass bottle.
  • Set aside for 24 hours.
  • Make simple syrup and add to liquor.
  • Set aside for 24 hours.

What kind of alcohol to use?

You will need a high proof alcohol, like Everclear. Regular vodka should work too.

Can I use other fruits?

Yes! Use any fruit you like. I want to make a blackberry, raspberry, and pineapple version too!

How long does it last?

You can keep this schnapps for months. I recommend straining is as soon as the peaches break down and the liquor turns pink. Discard the peach pulp and store schnapps in a dark space for several months.

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Homemade Peach Schnapps

Author: Anna

Homemade Peach Schnapps is a fruity liqueur for your summer co*cktails! You won't believe how easy it is to make!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup alcohol I used Everclear
  • 2 large peaches washed, pitted and sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¾ cup suga

Instructions

  • Place sliced peaches in a tall glass container. Add alcohol and lemon juice. Let sit one day.

  • In a medium saucepan, mix together water and sugar and cook on medium heat until it boils. Boil for 30 seconds and remove from the heat. That's the simple syrup. Cool completely.

  • Add the simple syrup to the peaches and alcohol. Let sit one day.

  • Use in your favorite co*cktails!

Notes

  1. Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
  2. You can use other fruit to make this schnapps: strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, etc.

Nutrition

Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 71mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 3.2mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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  1. Susan says

    Do you have a recipe for peach schnapps using peach extract?

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  2. Jenni says

    I am so excited to make this! I am intending to hand out as gifts! (And of course, same some for myself and the hubby!) How long will this keep and does it need to be refrigerated?

    Reply

  3. Vickie says

    Peach Schnapps Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (9)
    How long does it last

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  4. Brenda says

    Peach Schnapps Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (10)
    How long will this keep? Does it need to be refrigerated?

    Reply

  5. Tiger says

    Peach Schnapps Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (11)
    How long does it keep?

    Reply

  6. lauren says

    Peach Schnapps Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (12)
    How long does it keep?

    Reply

  7. Lara says

    Peach Schnapps Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (13)
    Does this need to be strained ever?
    Also, how long does it keep if I don't use it often?
    Thanks!

    Reply

  8. Gerry Speirs says

    Peach Schnapps Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (14)
    Wow, this is amazing and such cool color too!

    Reply

  9. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

    Peach Schnapps Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (15)
    Loving the natural flavors of this! So yum and sooo summery 🙂

    Reply

    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      Thank you, Medha!

      Reply

  10. Sues says

    Peach Schnapps Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (16)
    This is so perfect!! I LOVE peaches, but really dislike artificial peach flavors, so I never drink peach schnapps. But with this, I think I'd love it!!

    Reply

    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      I agree! Thanks, Sues!

      Reply

Peach Schnapps Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (2024)

FAQs

What mixes well with peach schnapps? ›

Peach and apricot sit brilliantly with the sparkling wine, think Bellini with a hint of apricot. With: Peachtree peach schnapps liqueur, orange juice, pineapple juice, vodka, cranberry juice and black raspberry liqueur. We Say: Sweet fruitiness masks the alcohol in this easy drinking long co*cktail.

What is the best way to drink peach schnapps? ›

In a co*cktail shaker with ice, combine 1 1/2 ounces vodka, 3/4 ounce of peach schnapps, 3/4 ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 3/4 ounce of 100 percent cranberry juice and a 1/4 ounce of simple syrup. Add a dash of orange bitters. Shake that all up and strain into a coupe. Garnish with a few cranberries.

Does peach schnapps go bad? ›

The shelf life of a liqueur (e.g., schnapps, amaretto, and triple sec) is more temperamental. These spirits contain sugar and other ingredients that can spoil, some are more problematic than others. Generally, you'll want to discard open bottles after about 18 months.

Is peach schnapps sweet? ›

Peach schnapps is generally sweet and fruity. Most peach schnapps is made from a distilled brandy made from various fruits, including peaches. The alcohol content of peach schnapps can range from 40% to 80%, depending on where it's produced and how it's distilled.

Can you drink straight peach schnapps? ›

Schnapps can definitely be enjoyed straight. While you can enjoy any flavor of schnapps at any given time, certain flavors may work better in different settings. For example, peppermint might be the perfect flavor for winter drinks. Enjoy the sweet flavors from peach schnapps during the spring and summer months.

Do you mix schnapps with anything? ›

Or on a sizzling summer day, why not mix some butterscotch schnapps with Coca-Cola? These two simple ingredients, when combined, taste like caramel. And finally, another popular way to enjoy schnapps in a drink is to mix them with iced tea. Mix in some vodka, ice cubes, peach schnapps and your favourite tea blend.

Do you refrigerate schnapps after opening? ›

"You can put schnapps and other similar alcoholic drinks in the fridge. This allows you to serve them neat, which means take it right from the bottle into the glass — you don't mix it with anything," said Caporale. "You don't do anything to it.

Does peach schnapps freeze in the freezer? ›

In general, liquor will not freeze though beer and wine will, though it's not always guaranteed.

Should schnapps be chilled? ›

In principle, opinions differ on the question of whether it should be iced or warm. There are those who don't like warm drinks at all, and others who prefer them at room temperature. Basically, we recommend and prefer room temperature when it comes to our Alter Tiroler wood-matured schnapps.

Is peach schnapps just vodka? ›

Originating in Germany, real schnaps (spelled with just one "p") are made by fermenting fruit juices and the base liquor. These are fruit brandies, or eau de vie, and a strong, often clear, distilled spirit, much like a lightly-flavored vodka.

Do you sip or shot schnapps? ›

Additionally, liqueurs have a lower alcohol content and are often used as mixers or after-dinner drinks, while schnapps has a higher alcohol content and is often consumed as a shot.

What is the most popular schnapps flavor? ›

Flavors such as peach, apple, peppermint and cinnamon are especially popular. Due to the wide variety of flavors, schnapps have great versatility in co*cktails and desserts.

Does peach schnapps need a mixer? ›

It's primarily used as an ingredient in co*cktails whose base alcohol is either vodka, rum, or tequila. If you really want to mix it with something, I would recommend something along the lines of a lemon/lime soda or better yet an unsweetened fruit flavored seltzer to cut the sweetness of the schnapps.

Does peach schnapps go with co*ke? ›

In your favorite summer glass with ice combine bourbon, Amaretto, Peach Schnapps, and Chocolate Bitters. Stir, top with co*ke, and stir gently again. Garnish with a Maraschino cherry...or two, who's counting?

How is peach schnapps served? ›

Peach Schnapps is often mixed with orange juice or white lemonade, but can also be found in co*cktails such as the White Carnation and the Peach Cosmopolitan.

Does peach schnapps go with orange juice? ›

A less well-known combination that mixes the subtle sweetness of the Peach Schnapps with tart, fresh orange juice for a great drink that's ideal at any time.

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