Shake, cassis, apple juice, a slice of fresh ginger and crushed ice. Strain and pour into a tall glass. Garnish with a slice of ginger. Classic Kir Royale In the 18th century, the Swiss were renowned drinkers and while that reputation isn’t alive today, you can still find some very unique tasting and delicious alcoholic Swiss drinks to try. From the Swiss wine farmed on the shores of Lake Geneva to the production of Absinthe, the alcoholic Swiss drinks on offer may surprise you. Swiss Wine Swiss Wine sold in Coop supermarket It tastes pretty good too and while you’d think it might taste like coffee, the plum schnapps takes over. Imagine a warm fruity boozing drink with a hidden hit of coffee and you will get the idea. Flämmli

Perhaps the schnapps with the most acquired taste and offensive bouquet (even the locals say the smell takes some getting used to) is Austria’s “Wildschonauer” white beet or turnip schnapps. Almost all Swiss nationals have been drinking Rivella since they were kids and it is a drink deeply ingrained in Swiss culture. You can find it in supermarkets and in lots of different flavors. What is the national liquor of Switzerland? It also goes by the name of cafe flumli or cafe lutz, and it is often changed by each restaurant or bar into its own version.Austria has the perfect blend of cold weather and sunshine to produce fruits high in acidity and aroma. Most fruits in Austria do not possess a sugary sweetness when in a non-distilled state. Their color during harvest time (end of August to beginning of September) varies between light green and lemon-yellow with occasionally a blushing-red cheek on the sun side – this characterises the Williams pear in combination with its delicate, juicy and exceptionally tasty flesh. Why haven’t you seen Swiss wine in your local shop? The Swiss drink 99% of their wine and only 1% is exported and almost all of it goes to Germany.

Jagertee is quite a historical Swiss drink as it was used by hunters in the mountains to keep them warm as they stalked their prey. Jaeger means hunter, hence the name. Nevertheless, if you’re looking for something that’s similar yet different enough to change the experience, there are other clear spirits to consider. For instance, akvavit, gin, and jenever are all clear spirits that use botanicals to produce their unique flavours. A simple and warming winter tipple, you can easily produce this one by mixing coffee with a Schnaps of your choice and a teaspoon of cinnamon. Pour into a tulip beer glass and feel free to add some whipped cream for an extra gourmand touch. If you’re having Kirschwasser, why not add a cherry on top? Schnap-TiniSee immersion heaters placed inside plastic canisters, which were used to make alcohol in prisons, and a pressure cooker and other everyday objects turned into a home distillery by inventive housewives.

In summer, apple juice is often served with sparkling water to create a fizzy carbonated drink that is a more refreshing version to help the locals deal with those hot summer days that Switzerland is blessed with. Williams Christ pears are enjoyed as a dessert fruit and are considered to be a spirits classic among the fruit schnapps beverages.Just like the Czech Republic’s national drink, Becherovka, history shows that Schnapps also became popular for its medicinal qualities. With most undistilled water leading to illness, the Austrians began to convert fruits into alcohol. When sipping, the Schnaps stays only a moment on the tongue. As we detailed above, Schnaps can burn the taste buds and temporarily blind your senses. Therefore, it’s best enjoyed when swallowed soon after. Thanks to retro-olfaction, the finish can linger for a while through the nasal passageway.