Liqueurs
Peppermint Schnapps
- Liqueur
- 22.5% ABV
- 2 drinks
Is this for me?
Choose this if…
- ✓You want sweetness, flavour depth and lower ABV in your cocktail.
- ✓Features in 2 WhatDrink drinks.
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- ✗You want a dry, neutral or high-ABV spirit base.
At a Glance
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
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What is Peppermint Schnapps?
Peppermint Schnapps is mapped to the Peppermint Schnapps reference category. This page supports recipe discovery, ingredient context, flavor navigation and related drink-guide grouping across WhatDrink.
What does Peppermint Schnapps taste like?
peppermint, mint, sweet, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Peppermint Schnapps profile
Best used for: tropical drinks, citrus cocktails, dessert drinks, layered shots
peppermint, mint, sweet, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context
Ways to use peppermint schnapps
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Nutrition per measure
Approx. values for per 30ml / 1 oz.
- Calories
- 90
- Sugar
- 9g
- Carbs
- 12g
Per 100ml — 300 kcal · 30g sugar · 40g carbs
Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.
Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.
Peppermint Schnapps — common questions
- How many cocktails are made with Peppermint Schnapps?
- There are 2 cocktail recipes featuring Peppermint Schnapps in the WhatDrink database.
- What are the most popular cocktails made with Peppermint Schnapps?
- Top-ranked cocktails made with Peppermint Schnapps include Hot Pants. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
- What is the ABV of Peppermint Schnapps?
- Peppermint Schnapps has an ABV of approximately 22.5%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
- What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
- Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Peppermint Schnapps with similar ingredients at a glance.
- How do I use the Peppermint Schnapps sensory profile to find drinks I like?
- If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Peppermint Schnapps, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.