La Mortuacienne

La Mortuacienne — French Lemonade Manufacturer from Morteau

La Mortuacienne is one of the most traditional French lemonade manufacturers. The name is derived directly from the manufacturer's hometown: Morteau in Doubs, a small town on the eastern edge of Franche-Comté near the Swiss border. "Mortuacienne" is the French adjective for "from Morteau" — and precisely this connection to the region and the local water source has shaped the lemonades for generations.

Morteau in Doubs — the Manufacturer's Water Source

Morteau is located at an altitude of around 750 meters in the high regions of the French Jura mountains. The region is famous for its water quality — the spring water the manufacturer uses for its lemonades is soft, well-mineralized, and has a clear, neutral taste that fully enhances the fruit flavors. Anyone who has compared a La-Mortuacienne-Citron with local water side-by-side will immediately notice the difference.

The Swing-Top Tradition

Characteristic of La Mortuacienne is the swing-top bottle — the mechanical closure made of porcelain and a wire bail, which does not require a crown cap and can be sealed airtight even after repeated opening and closing. This bottle shape is not just a nostalgic design element: it keeps the carbonation in the glass even with longer storage, is reclosable, and is part of the La-Mortuacienne-lemonade experience. In the French bistro tradition, the swing-top bottle remains the hallmark of a good homemade lemonade to this day.

The Range of Flavors

Classics. Limonade Citron (lemon), Limonade Orange (orange), and Limonade Mandarine (mandarin) form the foundation of the assortment — French homemade lemonades in their purest form.

Citrus Specialties. Limonade Grapefruit, Pampelmousse rose (pink grapefruit), and Pink Agrumes (pink citrus blend) expand the classics with varieties rarely found in German lemonade assortments.

Special Varieties. Limonade Grenade (pomegranate), Limonade Cola, Limonade Menthe-Citron (mint-lemon), Lemon-Mint, Apple-Spice — varieties for special occasions or as cocktail modifiers.

Colorant-Free Lemonade. A house creation of the manufacturer — the original lemon lemonade without additional ingredients, in maximum purity. For connoisseurs who want to experience the original without further variation.

How to Use La Mortuacienne

• Pure and well-chilled in a swing-top glass — the bistro experience at home
• As a mixer for non-alcoholic cocktails — Pampelmousse rose with tonic combinations, Limonade Grenade as an Aperol Spritz substitute, Menthe-Citron as a Mojito base
• As an accompaniment to French cuisine — Citron with charcuterie, Orange with crêpes, Cola with bistro fries
• As a gift in a wooden box or carton — the swing-top bottles look good even without label care
• As a summer supply in the refrigerator — chilled, all varieties develop their characteristic aromas

Frequently Asked Questions about La Mortuacienne

How do you pronounce "La Mortuacienne"?
In French: "La Mor-tu-a-sienne", with emphasis on the third to last syllable. The adjective "mortuacienne" is derived from Morteau, the manufacturer's hometown in the French Doubs.

Why the swing-top bottle?
For three reasons: First, the mechanical closure retains carbonation better than a crown cap on re-sealed bottles. Second, the swing-top bottle is reusable — the manufacturer thus promotes a lower packaging waste footprint. Third, the swing-top bottle is part of the French bistro tradition and gives the lemonade an instantly recognizable character.

Are La-Mortuacienne lemonades vegan and gluten-free?
The lemonades consist of spring water, fruit content, and sugar — they are generally vegan and gluten-free. Specific allergen information is indicated on each product.

Where is La Mortuacienne produced?
The manufacturer is based in Morteau in the Doubs department, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France near the Swiss border. The geographical location in the high regions of the Jura mountains gives the manufacturer access to high-quality spring water.

French lemonade in a swing-top bottle — the tradition from the Doubs, fresh to your glass.