Monday, March 12, 2018

Picon

Amer Picon is an extinct liqueur. I was able to re-create it as best as I know how with one of the remaining Picon liqueurs known as Picon Biere. It is sweeter and not as strong, so I used only a quarter portion of this orange bitter liqueur for the total amount of Amer Picon called for in this very old drink.

So 1/2 oz. of Picon Biere, 1/2 oz. Amaro Meletti and a whole ounce of 100-proof vodka sufficed to make a bitter orange liqueur with the potency of the original Amer Picon. It's the closest thing I can come to an original that I've never had a chance to try.
  • 2 oz. Amer Picon (See substitute above)
  • 2 oz. sweet vermouth
Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. 

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