Goldschläger is the famous Swiss-born cinnamon schnapps with real flakes of gold leaf floating in every bottle, bottled at 87 proof (43.5% ABV), here in a one-liter bottle.
Goldschläger means gold beater in German, after the craftsmen who beat bars of gold into extremely thin sheets of gold leaf. Introduced in Switzerland, it became a legendary shot in the 1990s, and it draws on the much older tradition of gold-flecked liqueurs such as goldwasser.
The schnapps is a clear, intensely cinnamon spirit with thin flakes of gold leaf suspended in the bottle. The gold is purely decorative and swirls through the liquid whenever the bottle is turned.
Expect bold, spicy cinnamon on the nose, a sweet, fiery palate of red-hot cinnamon candy, and a hot, warming finish.
Goldschläger is made for shots: chill the bottle well and pour it ice cold, giving it a gentle swirl first so the gold flakes catch the light. It also adds a spicy kick to hot apple cider, hot chocolate or coffee, and a splash with cola or ginger ale makes an easy highball. Use it in a cinnamon apple martini or a festive holiday punch. Pair it with apple pie, churros, cinnamon rolls or gingerbread. The gold-flecked bottle makes it a fun party pour and a classic gift, and the one-liter size keeps the shots coming. Keep the bottle in the freezer so it pours thick and icy, and give it a slow turn before serving to send the gold flakes swirling, a little bit of showmanship that never fails to get a reaction at parties.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Bold, spicy cinnamon.
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Palate: Sweet, fiery cinnamon candy.
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Finish: Hot and warming.
Specifications
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Brand: Goldschläger
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Origin: Swiss-born cinnamon schnapps
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Feature: Flakes of gold leaf in every bottle
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Proof / ABV: 87 proof (43.5% ABV)
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Size: 1L
How to Enjoy It
Serve it ice cold as a shot, with a swirl to show the gold.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is that real gold?
Yes, thin flakes of gold leaf, purely decorative.
What does Goldschläger mean?
Gold beater, in German.
How strong is it?
87 proof (43.5% ABV).
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