Juttertje Kruidenbitter

General Information

Juttertje Kruidenbitter is an authentic Texel herbal liqueur that has been on the market since the late 1970s. The origin of the family business De Wit, however, dates back to 1930, when they started in the beverage trade on Texel. The recipe for Juttertje was accidentally discovered during a company takeover: the family found an old notepad with recipes, including one for a herbal bitter. After some adjustments, the taste proved to be surprisingly good – and thus Juttertje was born. It is handcrafted from 14 different herbs and contains 30% alcohol.

Flavor Profile of Juttertje Kruidenbitter

Juttertje has a deep amber color and a scent that combines spiciness and sweetness. On the nose: cinnamon, orange peel, and licorice. The taste is smooth, rounded, and lightly sweet, with a warm finish without bitterness. Thanks to the balanced herbal blend, it is an accessible herbal bitter that is enjoyable both neat and in mixes.

Serving Advice

Juttertje is a versatile herbal bitter that can be enjoyed at many moments. Recommended uses:

• As a digestif after a meal, lightly chilled
• With desserts containing chocolate, figs, or nuts
• By a campfire or beach walk
• In mixed drinks, for example with ginger ale or orange juice

Serving temperature: chilled (6–10°C) or at room temperature

Fun Fact

The name ‘Juttertje’ refers to the Texel beachcombers, but also to the modest beginning of this drink. The De Wit family found the recipe by chance during an acquisition and decided to produce it after successful tastings. Since then, it has grown into the most important product of the family business – a flavorful Texel tradition in a bottle.