Snaps

In the Nordic countries, especially Denmark and Sweden, but not on Iceland, snaps (pronounced [ˈsnaps], Finnish: snapsi), among many nicknames, is a small shot of a strong alcoholic beverage taken during the course of a meal.

In Sweden, snaps is a more general term; it is usually akvavit, although it may also be vodka, bitters/bitter liqueurs or some other kind of brännvin.

Spirits such as whisky or brandy are seldom drunk as snaps.

[1][2] One of Finland's strongest alcohol drinks served with snaps is Marskin ryyppy, named after Marshal C. G. E.

Snaps and snapsvisor are essential elements of Swedish crayfish parties, which are notoriously tipsy affairs.