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===Liqueur=== Many liqueurs referred to as schnapps, but distinct from fruit brandies, are created by the addition of herbal or fruit flavors to a [[neutral spirit]] by various methods. The neutral spirit used can vary by location and tradition. The most popular schnapps in the [[United Kingdom|UK]] is [[peach]] schnapps.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Archers Peach Schnapps|url=https://www.matthewclark.co.uk/products/spirits/shots-schnapps/archers-peach-schnapps-70cl/|last=Clark|first=Matthew|date=2020|website=Matthew Clark|access-date=1 June 2020}}</ref> It is consumed in a variety of ways, such as [[Bartending terminology#On the rocks|on the rocks]], or [[Cocktail|mixed]] with other drinks to form a variety of [[cocktail]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|title=20 Deliciously Sweet Peach Schnapps Cocktails|url=https://www.thespruceeats.com/deliciously-sweet-peach-schnapps-cocktails-4682587|last=Graham|first=Colleen|date=9 May 2020|website=The Spruce Eats|access-date=1 June 2020}}</ref> It is made by adding peach [[flavouring]] to a neutral grain spirit. It is typically clear and has a strong, sweet taste. It became popular in the UK in the 1970s and 1980s.<ref>{{Cite web|title=What the #$@! Do I Do with This? Peach Schnapps. What It Is and How to Use It.|url=https://www.liquor.com/articles/peach-schnapps/|last=Magyarics|first=Kelly|date=24 May 2019|website=Liquor.com|access-date=1 June 2020}}</ref> The leading brand is Archers, but some [[List of supermarket chains in the United Kingdom|large supermarkets]] do have their [[Private label|own branded]] peach schnapps, which is sold at a reduced price.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ASDA Peach Schnapps|url=https://groceries.asda.com/product/liqueurs/asda-peach-schnapps/910001309402|date=2020|website=ASDA groceries|access-date=1 June 2020}}</ref> Archers peach schnapps is more similar to the American style of schnapps. ''[[Kräuterlikör]]'' (herbal liqueur) is similar to Italian [[Amaro (liqueur)|''amaro'']]. Well-known brands include [[Jägermeister]], [[Underberg]], [[Kuemmerling]], [[Killepitsch]], and [[Wurzelpeter]].
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