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Increase the temperature to a medium heat, and whisk in 3 cups (710 mL) more of your selected milk. Lower the heat if the mixture begins to boil as the chocolate will burn easily. Then pour the hot chocolate into a small, heat-resistant glass, and stir in 1 and 1⁄ 2 fluid ounce (30 and 15 mL) of peppermint Schnapps. Wahrig: Deutsches Wörterbuch (Munich: Bertelsmann, 2006). See Obstler at p. 1087, "aus einer Obstsorte hergestellter Branntwein." Cherry liqueur is a type of distilled spirit that is made from cherries. The cherries are macerated in alcohol, and then the mixture is distilled. This process extracts the flavour and aroma of the cherries, resulting in a concentrated liqueur. Dry white wine is a common addition to fondue and you may even find that its addition gives your cheesy pot a more authentic flavor. The alcohol will even out the texture and eventually evaporate as the sauce heats, leaving only the enhanced taste. Cherry Schnapps is a type of liquor that is made from cherries. The cherries are soaked in alcohol, and then the liquor is strained. The end result is a smooth, fruity drink that is often enjoyed on its own or mixed with other drinks.
Kluge: Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache, 23., erweiterte Auflage (Berlin: Walter de Gruyter, 1999), 734.The main kinds of fruit used for Obstbrände are apples, apricots, cherries, pears, plums (both mirabelle and purple plums), and quinces. Fruits other than these are rarely used. Apples together with pears produce Obstwasser (fruit water); pears are used to produce Birnenbrand; when made from the Williams pear, it is known as Poire Williams or Williamsbrand. Several types of plums make Zwetschgenwasser [ de] ("plum water"); cherries make Kirschwasser ("cherry water"); and apricots are used to make Austrian Marillenschnaps (apricot brandy). Cherry brandy is a type of liqueur that is made with cherries and Brandy. The cherries are soaked in Brandy for a period of time, typically weeks or months, and then the mixture is strained. Lambic beer generally has sour flavor notes which makes it an ideal addition to balance the richness of the melted cheese. Add in the hint of cherry from the flavored beer and you have an epic kirsch substitute for fondue. Whoever said no to the comforting combination of beer and cheese anyway? Best Non-Alcoholic Kirsch Alternative for Fondue So next time you reach for a bottle of cherry liqueur, don’t be afraid to experiment – the possibilities are endless!
The cherries used for kirsch are typically sour or tart varieties, such as Morello or Griottes. In contrast, cherry liqueurs are generally made with sweet cherries and have a syrupy texture and reddish-purple colour.Jungfrau Herbal Schnapps contains a secret blend of more than 40 spices, herbs and roots that are fermented & distilled with alcohol. Fruits and flowers are also thrown in for good measure, which creates a rather eclectic taste and aroma. On The Nose Lichine, Alexis (1987). Alexis Lichine's New Encyclopedia of Wines & Spirits. New York: Alfred A. Knopf. pp.306–307.