Cocktails with Goldschläger
Goldschläger is a Swiss cinnamon schnapps famous for its suspended flakes of real 24-karat gold. A dramatic ingredient in shots like Liquid Cocaine.
- Type
- Liqueur
- Strength
- 40–43.5% ABV
- Aroma
- Hot cinnamon, Sweet spice, Clean
- Taste
- Intense cinnamon, Sweet, Spicy heat, Clear spirit
- Finish
- Cinnamon burn, Sweet, Warming
3 drinks with Goldschläger
History
Created in Switzerland, Goldschläger became popular in North American bars in the 1990s. The gold flakes (which are completely safe to consume) made it a novelty hit. Urban legends claimed the gold would cut your throat to help alcohol absorb faster—completely false, as the flakes are too soft and thin to cause any harm.
How it’s made
A cinnamon-flavored liqueur with approximately 0.1 grams of 24-karat gold leaf flakes suspended in each liter. The base is a clear schnapps flavored with cinnamon. The gold is added purely for visual effect and has no taste impact. The bottle must be shaken to distribute the gold flakes.
Bottles to try
GoldschlägerMid-range
The original Swiss cinnamon schnapps with real gold flakes. Truly unique, no substitutes exist.
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