Kirschwasser
Also Known As:
Kirsch
What it is:
Brandy
Clear, colorless fruit brandy traditionally made from double distillation of morellos, a dark-colored cultivar of the sour cherry. Less sweet than other cherry brandies it is often served cold in a small glass as an apéritif. It's also used in mixed drinks.
Note:
other unsweetened, un-aged fruit brandies
Further reading:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirschwasser