Almdudler

Almdudler is the brand name of a popular Austrian soft drink. The original Almdudler is a sweetened carbonated beverage flavored with herbs; its flavor is similar to ginger ale or elderflower cordial but with a somewhat stronger and more complex flavor. Almdudler has been called the "national drink of Austria"Fact|date=October 2007. Its popularity in Austria is second only to Coca Cola; 80 million liters of the beverage are produced yearly.

Almdudler was developed in 1957 by Erwin Klein, who derived the name from the then-common phrase "auf der Alm dudeln", or, roughly, "singing in the (alpine) meadows". The drink was originally created and marketed as an alternative to alcoholic beverages or as a mixer for alcoholic drinks. It is currently sold in traditional, light (sugar free), "still" (uncarbonated), and "g'spritzt" (mixed with carbonated mineral water) versions; a radler variety, or lemonade mixed with beer, is available as "Almradler". In the wine-growing regions of eastern Austria, it is a popular mixer with locally-produced white wine.

The slogan of the Almdudler ad campaign, in the Austro-Bavarian dialect, has become a well-known phrase in Austria: "Wenn die kan Almdudler hab'n, geh' i wieder ham!" (Standard German: "Wenn die keinen Almdudler haben, gehe ich wieder heim!" English: "If they don’t have Almdudler, I'll go back home!") This advertising slogan which has become a part of Austrian folklore was written by advertising creative legend and Englishman Simon North whilst in Austria.

External links

* [http://www.almdudler.com Official website]