Bier (dutch beer), alcoholic bitters are quite popular and every town has its own version, Jenever, the local spirit made with juniper berries and sometimes called Dutch gin, Brandewijn (a brandy-like spirit), is one of the oldest spirits and is still popular in some areas of the Netherlands, Advocaat is a thick drink, made with brandewijn, Other Dutch liqueurs include Curaçao, Triple Sec (similar to Cointreau), Parfait d'Amour, and Dutch-made versions of anisette, apricot brandy and crème de menthe.