According to the tradition only the Head Liquor Master and his two apprentices know the secret recipe. The recipe was utterly lost in 1939 when German population left Latvia before Soviet occupation.
After the WWII in 5 years the recipe was carefully restored from shreds by joint effort of former employees. Since then the recipe is unchangeable.
Riga Black Balsam made from 24 all-natural ingredients, including 17 botanicals. The ingredients that contribute to the complex and versatile flavor of Riga Black Balsam include common roots and herbs such as Valerian, Wormwood, Black Pepper, and Ginger, as well as rare ingredients such as Gentian and Peruvian Balsamic Oil.
The final ingredient in the Riga Black Balsam formula is the bottle itself. Once the herbal infusion has matured and the rest of ingredients has been added, the resulting black liquid passion is bottled in the same type of clay bottle historically used for this purpose.
Clay is a natural material and for the first six months after bottling the flavor of Black Balsam continues to develop as the ingredients interact with the bottle.
In crafting process, we are using our unique single-barrel infusion technology. Botanicals are infused in spirit-water mix to drive so called «Riga Black Balsam essence».
After that the essence is blended with the rest of ingredients, such as honey, caramel, natural juices and bottled in natural clay bottle that retains the original unique appeal and preserves the qualities of the drink.
Riga Black Balsam is beloved by industry experts, world's best bartenders and bitter lovers all around the world, having received more than 100 awards at international fairs and competitions and being exportet to more than 35 countries worldwide.

RIGA BLACK BALSAM ORIGINAL
The original version of Riga Black Balsam herbal bitter is created by a combination of 24 ingredients – herbs, roots, berries, fruit juices, honey, burnt sugar and some very specific ingredients like golden withy, gentian, Peruvian balsamic oil.
Exciting and breathtaking experience with versatile taste. Smooth and at the same time bitter. Enjoy neat or in the cocktails of your choice.
In the crafting process we use our unique single-barrel infusion technology. Botanicals are infused in a spirit-water mix to create what we call “Riga Black Balsam essence”.
After that, the essence is blended with the rest of the ingredients, such as honey, caramel, natural juices, and bottled in natural clay bottles that retain the original unique appeal and preserve the qualities of the drink.
TASTING NOTES:
Contemporary bitter-sweet taste of a complex herbal notes;
Combines the gentle sweetness of linden blossoms, raspberry, huckleberry, honey and caramel;
Savory touch of ginger and nutmeg;
Versatile taste, perfect for modern mixology and even cuisine;
Alc.45% vol.
Enjoy in shots layered on top of thick juice (for example mango, peach, banana)
Mix with cola, lemonade or a cherry beverage
A perfect additive for any type of cocktails

RIGA BLACK BALSAM CHERRY
Contemporary international bitter - has an original, modern, and unique flavor, born from combining Riga Black Balsam with cherry juice. A harmonious balance between the sweetness and bitterness of the drink with a strong cherry aroma to boot.
The aroma features underlying notes of cherry, cherry stones and leaves. The addition of ginger gives the drink a feeling of freshness. Enjoy neat or in the cocktails of your choice.
In the crafting process we use our unique single-barrel infusion technology. Botanicals are infused in a spirit-water mix to create what we call “Riga Black Balsam essence”.
After that, the essence is blended with the rest of the ingredients, such as honey, caramel, natural juices, and bottled in natural clay bottles that retain the original unique appeal and preserve the qualities of the drink.
TASTING NOTES:
Half-bitter;
Blend with top quality, natural cherry juice
A harmonious balance between the sweetness and bitterness with strong cherry aroma to boot
Aroma features underlying notes of cherry, cherry stones and leaves
Alc.30% vol.
Enjoy it neat on the rocks
Mix with cola, soda water, or Schweppes Russchian
A perfect base spirit for any type of cocktails

RIGA BLACK BALSAM BLACK CURRANT
A contemporary international bitter featuring the original Riga Black Balsam herbal bitter enriched with natural Nordic blackcurrant juice for a new flavor experience.
A perfect harmony of sweet and sour flavor’s with mature berry aroma. Enjoy neat or in the cocktails of your choice. In the crafting process we use our unique single-barrel infusion technology. Botanicals are infused in a spirit-water mix to create what we call “Riga Black Balsam essence”.
After that, the essence is blended with the rest of the ingredients, such as honey, caramel, natural juices, and bottled in natural clay bottles that retain the original unique appeal and preserve the qualities of the drink.
TASTING NOTES:
Half-bitter;
Sweet and sour flavor’s with mature berry aroma;
Alc.30% vol.
Enjoy it neat on the rocks
Mix with tonic water or soda water
A perfect base spirit for any type of cocktails