Create Smooth, Sweet Homemade Schnapps with the Perfect Body
Create smooth, full-bodied homemade schnapps with Still Spirits Top Shelf Schnapps Base 300g. Specially formulated for use with Top Shelf Schnapps flavourings, this easy-to-use powdered base provides the ideal balance of sweetness, body and mouthfeel for making premium-style schnapps at home.
Simply combine Schnapps Base with neutral spirit or vodka and your chosen schnapps flavouring to produce 1.125 litres of finished schnapps.
Unlike using plain sugar alone, Schnapps Base contains a carefully formulated combination of ingredients designed to provide the sweetness and texture expected from a finished schnapps liqueur. It's ideal for creating peach schnapps and other compatible Top Shelf schnapps flavours.
Why You'll Love It
Makes 1.125 litres of finished schnapps
Creates the ideal sweetness and body
Improves mouthfeel and texture
Designed specifically for homemade schnapps
Easy-to-use 300g sachet
No measuring individual sweetening ingredients
Simply add neutral spirit and schnapps flavouring
Ideal for use with Still Spirits Top Shelf Schnapps flavours
Perfect for home distillers and spirit makers
Why Use a Schnapps Base?
A good schnapps isn't simply flavoured neutral alcohol. The sweetness, body and texture of the finished drink are an important part of creating an authentic schnapps-style liqueur.
Still Spirits Schnapps Base has been specifically formulated to provide this balance without requiring you to separately measure sugar, thickeners and other ingredients.
Combined with neutral spirit or vodka and a compatible schnapps essence, it creates a smooth, sweet finished drink with the body and mouthfeel expected from a quality schnapps.
What's Included
1 × Still Spirits Top Shelf Schnapps Base – 300g
Flavouring and alcohol are sold separately.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Top Shelf Schnapps Base |
| Brand | Still Spirits |
| Size | 300g |
| Product Type | Schnapps Liqueur Base |
| Finished Volume | 1.125 Litres |
| Use With | Compatible Schnapps Flavourings |
| Alcohol Required | Neutral Spirit or Vodka |
| Form | Powder |
| Packed In | New Zealand |
Ingredients
Still Spirits Schnapps Base contains:
Sugar
Maltodextrin (corn)
Acidity regulator (E331)
Thickener (E466)
These ingredients work together to provide the sweetness, body and mouthfeel required for the finished schnapps.
Mixing Instructions
Add the quantity of neutral spirit or vodka specified on your chosen schnapps flavouring bottle to a large mixing bowl or jug.
Slowly add the complete 300g Schnapps Base while continuously stirring with a whisk.
Add your chosen schnapps flavouring.
Top up with water to a final volume of 1.125 litres.
Mix thoroughly until completely combined.
For best results, allow the finished schnapps to rest before serving and enjoy chilled.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Still Spirits Schnapps Base?
Still Spirits Schnapps Base is a powdered sweetening and body-building base designed for making homemade schnapps. It provides the sweetness, thickness and mouthfeel required when combining neutral alcohol with compatible schnapps flavourings.
How much schnapps does one packet make?
One 300g packet is designed to make approximately 1.125 litres of finished schnapps when combined with the required neutral spirit or vodka, flavouring and water.
Does Schnapps Base contain the flavouring?
No. This is the base only. Your chosen schnapps flavouring or essence is purchased separately.
Does Schnapps Base contain alcohol?
No. Alcohol is not included. You'll need to supply neutral spirit or vodka according to the instructions on your chosen schnapps flavouring.
Why can't I just use sugar?
Plain sugar provides sweetness but doesn't necessarily reproduce the body and mouthfeel expected from a finished schnapps. Schnapps Base contains additional ingredients designed to create the correct texture as well as sweetness.
What flavours can I use with Schnapps Base?
It is designed for compatible schnapps flavourings such as Top Shelf Peach Schnapps and other schnapps flavours that specify the use of Schnapps Base.
How do I know how much alcohol to add?
Follow the instructions on your chosen schnapps flavouring bottle. Add the specified amount of neutral spirit or vodka before mixing in the Schnapps Base and flavouring.
What final volume does it make?
Once the neutral alcohol, Schnapps Base, flavouring and water have been combined, top the mixture up to 1.125 litres.
Why Buy from Border Brewing?
At Border Brewing Supplies, we stock a comprehensive range of spirit flavourings, liqueur bases, distilling ingredients and equipment to help you make quality spirits and liqueurs at home.
Whether you're making peach schnapps, liqueurs, bourbon-style spirits, rum, gin or vodka-style drinks, we can help you find the right flavourings, bases and ingredients for the job.
Why Choose Border Brewing?
Fast Australia-wide shipping
Competitive everyday pricing
Extensive range of spirit and liqueur flavourings
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