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Two cut glass highball glasses of a cocktail called Picon Punch sit alongside a bottle of Picon Amer and a lemon.
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Picon Punch

Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: French
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 1 Drink
Calories: 251kcal
Author: Lee

Ingredients

  • 1½ oz Picon Amer See details above for alternatives if you're in the US.
  • ½ oz Grenadine
  • 1 oz Brandy or Cognac
  • club soda or sparkling water
  • 1 lemon peel for garnish
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  • Using a tall highball glass with lots of ice, mix together the Picon Amer, Grenadine and Brandy
  • Top with club soda and top with a slice of lemon peel and serve.
  • Optional: Squeeze over about 1 tsp of lemon juice.

Notes

You can enjoy Picon amer in any cocktail recipe that calls for a bitter aperitif. Try your favourite recipes for a delicious French alternative.
In addition Picon Amer is a traditional addition to both beer and wine in France.
  1. Add a splash (about half a shot) to a cold beer of lager for a Picon Biere.
  2. Add about 1 tbsp of Picon Amer to a dry white wine or dare I suggest a Champagne or sparkling wine.
  3. I love it replacing Campari alongside dry vermouth and gin for a delicious French Negroni.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.1mg