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Few Names of Swiss Soft Drinks That Bring Back Old Memories


Drinking is a culture that everyone enjoys. Some prefer alcohol, wine, and champagne while other hot drinks like coffee, tea, etc. Soft drink is the only drink that is enjoyed almost by everyone. The sweet flavourful drink when served chilled during hot summers, takes away all tiredness instantly. Soft drinks are enjoyed on any occasion and sometimes it is the best friend for loneliness.

Drinking is a culture in Switzerland because like eating they also enjoy drinking. In earlier days, Swiss wine was a national drink that was served with almost every meal. Water was not safe for human consumption so people drank wine. There is instant coffee, tea, beer and other beverages that have attained importance, but Swiss soft drink remains everyone’s favourite.

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Various brands are occupying the market. Every quarter there are new drinks with exciting flavours introduced. However, some of the old-established, best Swiss soft drinks are still around which cannot be dominated by big brands –

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Migros Ice Tea

Migros products have gained popularity after being a long time in the market. Initially, it wasn’t recognized, but their marketing strategy made it the drink of everyone. You will also get sugar free Migros Ice Tea. You will also get their t-shirts bags, etc.

Elmer Citro

It is the old-fashioned lemonade that comes in a green-yellow bottle. Elmer Citro is made with spring water from the alpine town called Elm. In 1950, the drink was first introduced in the Italian part of Switzerland.

Rivella

Rivella Rot and Rivella Blau are the most famous drink of the Rivella brand. Rivella is the most common and favourite drink of all Swiss families. It is also called the Swiss national drink. The drink contains milk serum, which is a tasteless liquid that contains minerals, lactose and micronutrients. 

Passaia

Passaia is produced by Rivella but sold by Migros. It is a fruit drink that is manufactured in the Rivella plant in Rothrist every two weeks.

Pepita

Pepita’s popularity had faded a few years back but it’s picking up pace. It is produced in the town of Basel country, Sissach. It was quite famous during 1941, but later its demand faded. Now, you can spot one of the Pepita bottle in the supermarket. 

Gazosa

Gazosa is quite famous in bars and restaurants. It is available in 8 different flavours. Lemon and tangerine are quite famous in the Italian part of Switzerland while orange and blueberries are famous in the north of the German portion.

Flauder

Flauder has been in the market since 2002. This drink is sweeter than any other soft drink. It is prepared with spring water. It is a local drink which had to face tough competition.

Soft drinks are one of the most promoted products around the world. However, soft drinks are also the biggest source of calories. Thus, drink a soft drink occasionally and choose water on regular days.