Switzerland's favorite cocktail mixerMount RigiFlavor of the Alps

A modern Swiss aperitif naturally crafted with Kirsch, elderflower and lemon balm. Less sugary and low in alcohol. Floral, fresh and versatile in Spritz and cocktails.

750 ML - 20% ABV

$39.99

Mount Rigi bottle Mount Rigi Tonic Spritz

Mount Rigi & Tonic - The signature alpine aperitif serve with Mount Rigi, crisp tonic water, ice and grapefruit.

Switzerland'sRigirita

Serves per bottle~25

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Ingredients

  • 1 oz Mount Rigi
  • 1.5 oz Tequila blanco
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • Ice cubes
  • Salt rim and lime wheel

Method

  1. Rim a rocks glass with salt and fill it with fresh ice.
  2. Add Mount Rigi, tequila blanco and freshly squeezed lime to a shaker filled with ice.
  3. Shake until the tin feels very cold.
  4. Strain over the fresh ice and garnish with a lime wheel.

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Rigirita cocktail, a Mount Rigi twist on the Margarita with tequila and fresh lime

Mount RigiTonic Spritz

Serves per bottle~16

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Mount Rigi
  • 3 oz Tonic water
  • 0.25 oz Campari
  • Ice cubes
  • Grapefruit wedge

Method

  1. Fill a wine glass or highball glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add Mount Rigi, then top with tonic water and a splash of Campari.
  3. Stir gently and garnish with a fresh grapefruit wedge.

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Frequently AskedQuestions

What is Mount Rigi?

Mount Rigi is a floral Swiss aperitif (20% ABV) made with Kirsch,
elderflower and lemon balm — light, bright and perfect for spritzes
& cocktails. The alcohol comes from Kirsch, the fruit brandy made
from cherries.

What does Mount Rigi taste like?

Lightly sweet, floral with notes of elderflower, lemon balm and cherry.
The alcohol comes from Kirsch, the fruit brandy made from cherries.

What's inside the bottle?

It starts with Kirsch, Switzerland's traditional cherry brandy. The cherries are picked by hand, left to ferment for four to six weeks and then distilled in copper pot stills to 70% ABV. It takes about ten liters of cherries to make a single liter of Kirsch.

Then comes the slow part. Real elderflower blossoms and lemon balm leaves go straight into the spirit and stay there, steeping, until the Kirsch has taken on their flavor. That's maceration – nothing more than plants, alcohol and time.

Every bit of flavor in the bottle comes from those macerates. No added flavorings, no additives.

Is Kirsch the same as cherry liqueur?

No, and it's an easy mix-up. Kirsch is a clear brandy distilled from cherries, and on its own it isn't sweet at all. In Mount Rigi it's the base: it brings a soft cherry note in the background, while elderflower and lemon balm do most of the talking. So don't expect a red, syrupy cherry taste.

What can I mix with Mount Rigi?

Mount Rigi pairs especially well with tonic water, lemon soda, sparkling wine, grapefruit juice, orange, lime and premium tequila. Its floral alpine character makes it highly versatile in aperitif cocktails.

Can I use Mount Rigi instead of elderflower liqueur?

Yes. In most recipes you can swap it one for one. You keep the elderflower, and the Kirsch adds a light cherry note underneath.

Do I need to refrigerate Mount Rigi?

No, room temperature is fine — even after opening.

Where can I buy Mount Rigi?

You can buy Mount Rigi online right here on our website and have it
delivered straight to your doorstep. It’s also available at select
retailers and bars, or you can ask at your preferred liquor store.

Where do you ship?

We ship Mount Rigi to 46 US states and Washington, D.C. Because of state alcohol laws, we can't ship bottles to Alaska, Hawaii, Michigan or Tennessee.

Mount Rigi aperitif bottle and cocktail glasses