Things You Didn't Know About Goldschläger
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The Gold In Goldschläger Is 24 Karat
Rest assured that you will be imbibing 24 karat gold when drinking Goldschläger.
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The Gold Was Once Thought To Be Medicinal
Nowadays, the gold in Goldschläger is there just for show. However, back when gold was first being put into Goldschläger and its predecessors, alchemy was quite popular.
At the time, some people thought that gold had special healing capabilities. They believed it could aid in the treatment of different diseases and illnesses.
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Goldschläger Used to Have More Alcohol in It
In its current iteration, Goldschläger is 40-43.5% alcohol. That's a bit more than some spirits out there but nowhere near as much as it once was.
At one point, Goldschläger was 107 proof, or 53.5% alcohol.
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Goldschläger Is German For 'Gold-Beater'
Goldschläger is a German word that translates to "gold-beater."
A gold-beater is simply someone who beats gold into sheets or flakes of gold leaf.
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You Can Be Allergic To The Beverage
Since Goldschlager really does contain gold, those who are allergic to gold - and therefore cannot wear gold jewelry - might also experience similar reactions when drinking the liqueur.
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The Gold Does Not Cut Your Throat
Among the craziest and most prevalent myths surrounding Goldschläger is that the gold inside the drink cuts your throat and thus gets you drunk faster. There are plenty of things wrong with this idea, not the least of which is that Goldschläger definitely would have been sued by now if that were the case.
Twenty-four karat-gold is characteristically soft and dull, making it essentially impossible to cut anything.
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There's Only About .01 Grams of Gold in Goldschläger
The clear alcohol helps to magnify the individual flakes, but on average, there are only about .01 grams per bottle.
That comes out to around $4.00 worth of gold per bottle, depending on the constantly fluctuating price of the metal.
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It's Based On Goldwasser
Goldschläger is not a wholly original idea. Its origin dates back over 400 years to a drink called Goldwasser.
Goldschläger's ancestor came in different forms but was most prominently a root and herbal liqueur. More importantly, Goldwasser was famous for containing flakes of real gold, just like modern Goldschläger.
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Goldschläger Used to Be Made from Aniseed and Caraway
Goldschläger has a bit of a kick to it thanks to the cinnamon.
At one point, though, the gold flake drink was produced with caraway and aniseed.
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Goldschläger Isn't the Only Alcohol with Gold in It
Goldschläger might be the most famous gold drink, but it's far from the only one. There are other schnapps, tequilas, and vodkas that contain gold flakes as well.
Two of the most notable are Smirnoff Gold and Or de Menton Gold-Flecked Vodka.
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Goldschläger Is 87 Proof
Eighty proof, or 40% alcohol by volume, is the standard for many spirits. Most of the everyday whiskey, vodka, tequila, and rum you'll come across is 80 proof. Goldschläger is a full 3.5% higher than all of those.
That might not seem like a lot, but it can make a big difference depending on how much you drink.
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Goldschläger Makes Some Wild Cocktails
While a lot of people prefer Goldschläger all by itself, it also has a reputation for being part of some intense concoctions.
Some of the most notable cocktails are Liquid Coke and 24K Nightmare.
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Goldschläger Was Made in Switzerland and Italy
Goldschläger was originally a Swiss schnapps, but after the brand was sold, it was manufactured in Italy.
Now, according to parent company Global Brands, the drink is once again being imported from Switzerland.
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Goldschläger Is A Cinnamon Schnapps
A lot of people have seen Goldschläger but never actually tasted it.
The drink is a sweet cinnamon schnapps. It is most commonly served as a chilled shooter.
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Goldschläger Increases Your 'Inner Bling'
A lot of people drink Goldschläger because they think it's cool. In many circles, shiny things and having bling represents a supposed higher status, and Goldschläger knows it.
The biggest draw of their drink is the gold inside of it, so it's not too surprising that one of their slogans is "Increase your inner bling."
