Goldschlager Cinnamon Schnapps

Goldschläger is the Swiss-origin cinnamon schnapps known for the flakes of real 23-karat gold leaf suspended in the bottle.

The gold is genuine edible gold leaf — thin enough that the amount per bottle is tiny and harmless to drink. Beneath the showpiece, it is a clear, high-proof cinnamon schnapps at 43.5% ABV: hot, sweet, and intensely cinnamon-forward, closer to a fireball of spice than a delicate liqueur. Served ice-cold, the sweetness balances and the cinnamon burn becomes the point.

It is most often taken as a chilled shot, sometimes with a beer back, and turns up in spiced cocktails and hot drinks where a strong cinnamon kick is wanted. The floating gold makes it a natural for celebrations and gifting.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Hot red-cinnamon candy and sweet spice.
• Palate: Sweet and fiery — intense cinnamon with a warming alcohol bite.
• Finish: Long, hot, and spicy with lingering cinnamon heat.

Specs

• Style: Cinnamon schnapps
• Notable: Suspended 23k edible gold leaf
• ABV: 43.5% (87 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Is the gold in Goldschläger real? Yes — it is genuine 23-karat edible gold leaf. The flakes are extremely thin, so the total amount of gold is very small and safe to consume.
• How do you drink Goldschläger? Most commonly as an ice-cold shot, which balances its sweetness against the strong cinnamon heat. It also works in spiced cocktails and warm drinks.
• How strong is Goldschläger? It is bottled at 43.5% ABV (87 proof), notably higher than many flavored schnapps, which is part of why it is usually served chilled in small measures.