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Orange Bitter (Oranjebitter)

Netherlands

The king's day bitter: Oranjebitter — a bright orange, bitter-orange-peel liqueur created for the House of Orange and drunk in rivers every King's Day (27 April) when the Netherlands turns orange.

What it is

The king's day bitter: Oranjebitter — a bright orange, bitter-orange-peel liqueur created for the House of Orange and drunk in rivers every King's Day (27 April) when the Netherlands turns orange. Origins: orange bitters for the stadtholders date to the 1600s; the modern Oranjebitter is a 19th-20th century festive standard. Made from: bitter orange peels and botanicals macerated in spirit, sweetened lightly. How it's made: 1) Macerate peels and spices. 2) Blend and sweeten to a bittersweet balance. 3) Bottle bright orange-gold. Served: in tiny glasses during royal celebrations and toasts to the King. Flavor: orange peel, bitter, festive. Strength: 30%. Culture: one day a year the whole country drinks it — a liqueur as national costume. See also: Genever, Advocaat.

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