Ancient Recipe: A red bitter made from Petrus Boonekamp's secret recipes, handed down through an ancient manuscript, brings back an aromatic and captivating flavor
Dutch Origins: The story begins in the late 1700s, in the small shop of Leidshendam in the Netherlands, a crossroads of international maritime trade, where Boonekamp selected exotic spices from
Father of Bitters: Boonekamp, known as the father of bitters, created the "maag bitter," a strong and decisive stomach bitter, famous worldwide
Creation of the Dutch Aperitif: During his experiments, Boonekamp devised a less aggressive alcoholic drink to be consumed before meals, giving rise to the "aperitivo all'uso d'Olanda" (Dutch-style aperitif), a passion-colored bitter with stimulating herbs, bitter orange from Curaçao, and Italian citrus fruits
Reinterpretation: This discovery lives on through "Blood Bitter," a liqueur that embodies all the ardor and experience of Boonekamp, reinterpreted by his liqueur-making heirs to appeal to everyone
