Peach Brandy substitutes
The closest substitute for Peach Brandy is Peach Schnapps, which works but the drink will taste a little different. Thinner and sweeter. Apricot Brandy also works.
What to use instead of Peach Brandy
| Substitute | How much | Strength |
|---|---|---|
Peach SchnappsWorks, tastes different Thinner and sweeter. Same amount | Same amount | 15–20% ABV |
Apricot BrandyWorks, tastes different Apricot instead of peach. Same amount | Same amount | 20–35% ABV |
Almost the same: most people won’t notice. Works, tastes different: still a good drink, just a different one. Last resort: better than skipping the drink.
Swap it in your drink
Pick a substitute to see how much to pour in each drink with Peach Brandy, how strong the drink ends up and when to adjust the sugar.
- Missionary's Downfall
15ml (½ oz) Peach Brandy → 15ml (½ oz) Peach Schnapps
Same strength
How they compare
| Property | Peach Brandy | Peach Schnapps |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | 18–35% ABV | 15–20% ABV |
| Taste | Sweet peach, Juicy, Soft spice | Sweet peach, Fruity, Candy, Light |
| Aroma | Ripe peach, Stone fruit, Floral | Peach, Sweet, Candy-like, Fruity |
| Finish | Fruity, Medium, Gently warming | Sweet, Short, Peachy |
| Property | Peach Brandy | Apricot Brandy |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | 18–35% ABV | 20–35% ABV |
| Taste | Sweet peach, Juicy, Soft spice | Sweet apricot, Fruity, Hint of almond, Smooth |
| Aroma | Ripe peach, Stone fruit, Floral | Apricot, Stone fruit, Sweet, Almond hints |
| Finish | Fruity, Medium, Gently warming | Fruity, Sweet, Medium |
Already have one of these?
If you have Rothman & Winter Orchard Peach or Merlet Crème de Pêche de Vigne, you don't need a substitute: they are all Peach Brandy.
What is Peach Brandy?
A rich peach liqueur with a brandy base, fuller and less sugary-thin than peach schnapps. It gives the Missionary's Downfall its stone-fruit depth.
Got Peach Brandy? It also replaces
Questions about Peach Brandy substitutes
What is the best substitute for Peach Brandy?
Peach Schnapps is the closest substitute for Peach Brandy, though the drink will taste a little different. Thinner and sweeter. Use the same amount.
What can I use instead of Peach Brandy in a Missionary's Downfall?
Peach Schnapps: swap 15ml (½ oz) of Peach Brandy for 15ml (½ oz) of Peach Schnapps.
Which Peach Brandy brands can I use?
If you have Rothman & Winter Orchard Peach or Merlet Crème de Pêche de Vigne, you don't need a substitute: they are all Peach Brandy. They differ in style and price, not in how you use them.
Does Peach Schnapps instead of Peach Brandy change how strong the drink is?
Barely. In the drink on this page that use Peach Brandy, Peach Schnapps changes the strength by less than one percentage point.
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