"Peach schnapps is an integral component in a number of classic cocktails, such as a sex on the beach cocktail, providing both sweetness and that signature fruity flavor. But they are not everyone's cup of tea. For one thing, peach schnapps can be on the lighter side, alcohol-wise, often coming in at just 30 proof (15% ABV), which is quite a bit lower than the 80 proof (40% ABV) of most spirits."
"To keep your cocktails tasting just right with this schnapps substitution, her advice is to try "decreasing the amount of the recipe's base spirit." Alternatively, Horn suggests "splitting the base so that you use the same amount of overall base spirit, but it's an equal mix of both." This will keep the alcohol from overpowering the other components of the drink."
""I would also add a touch of simple syrup," she adds, a move that will make up for the lost sweetness. Because the sugar level is now in your hands, however, you can tailor that addition to fit your palate perfectly."
Peach schnapps provides sweetness and a signature fruity peach flavor in many classic cocktails, but it often has lower alcohol (30 proof/15% ABV) compared with typical spirits (80 proof/40% ABV) and can taste overly sweet. Using a peach-flavored base spirit instead of schnapps will increase alcohol and decrease sweetness, which can throw cocktail proportions off. To compensate, decrease the amount of base spirit or split the base between two spirits to keep overall alcohol similar. Adding a touch of simple syrup restores sweetness and allows tailoring sugar level to personal preference.
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