The Art of the Aperitif
The Soul of the Long Lunch
Maison Rio is the architectural shift in aperitif culture. Rooted in the soul of the Australian long lunch, our expressions are designed to transform the gathering from a moment into a movement of refined, botanical elegance.
AN EXPERT PERSPECTIVE
“This project with Maison Rio centred on creating something distinctive, and it was a pleasure to be part of that journey. Throughout development, we focused on finding the right balance of natural ingredients and botanical flavours to create something that felt both unique and easy to enjoy. The final drink is refreshing and beautifully balanced, with bright aromatics and subtle botanical complexity. It’s a distinctive aperitif bursting with character, and I’m really pleased with how it came together.”
CRAFTED FOR CONNECTION
Every Occasion, Perfectly Considered
The Welcome Moment
For properties that understand arrival is part of the experience.
Discover more →The Considered Gift
When the occasion calls for something refined rather than generic.
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Early impressions shared during private development tastings.
“I’ve never really been someone who drinks for the alcohol. Maison Rio completely changed that experience for me. It was the first drink I’ve ever tasted that made me think, ‘I can’t wait to get home and have a glass of that.’ I’ve never felt that way about a drink before.”
“We love sharing a drink and a good laugh, but finding something special that’s lower in alcohol and not too sweet has never been easy. Tasting Maison Rio was such a refreshing surprise—crisp, beautifully balanced and sophisticated. It felt like the elegant, flavourful option we’d been missing, and we can’t wait to enjoy it again.”
These comments reflect individual reactions to development samples. Maison Rio remains in development, and final products may differ.
"Maison Rio is the architectural shift in aperitif culture. Rooted in the soul of the Australian long lunch, our expressions are designed to transform the gathering from a moment into a movement of refined, botanical elegance."
Help ChooseOur First Release
Three refined gin botanical aperitifs have been formulated. Now we’re inviting Australian businesses to help decide which flavour will become Maison Rio’s first release.
Vote. Pledge. Help bring Batch 001 to production.
Maison Rio 1
Green Apple • Basil • Fresh Mint
Maison Rio 2
Cucumber • Lime • Elderflower
Maison Rio 3
Lavender • Lemon
Choose the flavour you want released first and register your business’s interest in a founding allocation. Licensed trade buyers and other Australian businesses will follow separate eligibility pathways.
Created for the space in between—lighter, more refined and more considered, without feeling like an afterthought.
