Elmer Citro, Lemonade in Elm, Switzerland
Elmer Citro is a lemon-flavored drink made by mixing water from the St. Martin spring in Elm with natural citrus essences. It comes packaged in 500ml plastic bottles and is distributed in cases for retail and food service.
Oskar Schärli created this drink in 1927 at his spa in Elm by combining spring water with natural lemon syrup. The brand continues production today following the same basic approach established nearly 100 years ago.
The drink has been part of everyday life in the region for generations and appears regularly at local gatherings and family celebrations. Its connection to the mountain springs shapes how residents think about their local heritage.
The drink is available at local shops and wholesalers throughout the region and stores easily thanks to its bottle format. You can visit the spring and production area by following the marked walking trail that starts in Elm.
The spring emerges from a mountain area with particular mineral content that gives the water its distinctive taste. This makes the drink difficult to reproduce outside its specific location.
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