Rumple Minze is the icy, high-proof peppermint schnapps we keep on the back bar at Camp West in West Seattle for one very specific job: the bracing, mint-cold shot. This German schnapps is intense, clean, and unapologetically strong, the kind of pour that wakes up a table on a chilly Seattle night. It suits our cabin-inspired room well, equal parts winter-cabin nostalgia and good-natured dare.
About the Producer
Rumple Minze is a peppermint schnapps with roots in Germany, where there is a long tradition of intensely flavored, high-proof schnapps. It originated at the Scharlachberg distillery in Bingen, in Germany’s Rhineland-Palatinate region, and was introduced to the United States in the early 1980s. The brand is now owned by Diageo. Bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof), it sits well above most spirits in strength.
Style & Flavor
This is a peppermint schnapps, a clear, sweetened, mint-flavored liqueur. Rumple Minze’s defining traits are its high proof and its pure, bracing peppermint flavor, which together create a powerful cooling sensation. It is bold and direct rather than subtle.
Tasting Notes
Expect an intense aroma of fresh peppermint. The palate is sharply minty and sweet, with a strong cooling rush and the noticeable warmth of its 100-proof strength. The finish is clean, cold, and long, leaving a crisp peppermint chill.
How to Enjoy It at Camp West
Our Rumple Minze pour is $8. The classic move is an ice-cold shot, served straight from the freezer-cold bottle for the full peppermint rush. It is also a fun addition to hot chocolate or coffee on a cold night, or a peppermint accent in a cocktail. Just remember it is strong, so we pour it with that in mind.
FAQ
How strong is Rumple Minze? It is bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof), noticeably higher than the typical 40% ABV of most spirits, so it drinks bold and warming.
What is the best way to drink it? It is most often served as a very cold shot, but it also works splashed into hot chocolate or coffee, or as a peppermint note in a cocktail.
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