Tag: American schnapps

While pure distilled spirits have zero carbohydrates, the question "Are there carbs in schnapps?" has a surprisingly complicated answer that depends entirely on whether it's the traditional German fruit brandy or the modern, American liqueur version. A German *Schnaps* is carb-free, while the American version contains high amounts of added sugar.

The alcohol content of schnapps varies dramatically, ranging from as low as 15% ABV for sweet American liqueurs to over 40% ABV for traditional German fruit brandies. The simple term "schnapps" actually refers to two distinct types of spirits, each with a different production method, flavor profile, and alcohol by volume.