Cocktails with Watermelon Schnapps
A sweet watermelon-flavoured liqueur used in fruit shots and colourful cocktails. Sour schnapps versions add a tangy candy-like edge, while other watermelon liqueurs are softer and sweeter.
- Type
- Liqueur
- Strength
- 15–20% ABV
- Aroma
- Watermelon, Fruit candy
- Taste
- Sweet watermelon, Candy-like fruit, Tartness in sour versions
- Finish
- Fruity, Sweet, Tangy
2 drinks with Watermelon Schnapps
History
Watermelon schnapps belongs to the modern fruit-liqueur category. DeKuyper's Pucker range helped popularise the sour, candy-like style used in American bar shots.
How it’s made
Neutral alcohol is blended with watermelon flavour, sugar and colouring. Sour versions also include acids to create a sweet-tart finish.
Bottles to try
Bols WatermelonBudget
Dutch watermelon liqueur at 17% ABV, with a softer profile than sour Pucker.
Giffard WatermelonMid-range
French watermelon liqueur with a sweet fruit profile, available through UK cocktail suppliers.
DeKuyper Watermelon PuckerBudget
Sweet-and-sour watermelon schnapps at 15% ABV; use this for the classic candy-shot flavour.
Hiram Walker Watermelon Sour SchnappsBudget
American sweet-and-sour watermelon schnapps at 15% ABV.
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