Picon Amer - get a piece of the French drinking culture
Picon Amer is an integral part of French drinking culture and is an incredibly popular aperitif in northern France and parts of Belgium. The drink delights with a base of orange peel, gentian and cinchona bark, which are carefully mixed with sugar and caramel syrup and give the drink its dark color.
A composition with notes of orange, gentian and cinchona bark
Picon Amer has an aromatic and complex composition that connoisseurs worldwide recognize it for. In the nose you are presented with orange notes, accompanied by bitter accents. Later, similar nuances come to light. On the palate, bitter and sweet tones alternate, which evaporate in the finish.
Whether pure or as a splash - with Picon Amer you will be able to enjoy countless mixing possibilities
Anyone who is not sure how they would like to enjoy Picon Amer can try one of many exciting recipes. Picon is a true all-rounder that you can use for people with different preferences and on different occasions. Put Picon in a glass, and for a sweetish aperitif, use ice cream and allow more of the drink’s bitter side to come to light. A garnish of lemon peel will complete the drink.
There are no limits to the mix variations. You can try in the warm season on different spray variants. Simply add sparkling wine to 2 or 3 cl of Picon and garnish with Mediterranean herbs such as lavender or rosemary. Another well-known and popular combination is the Picon Bière. Use a beer of your choice and refine it with 2-5 cl Picon depending on the desired intensity. The result is a wonderful thirst quencher that provides the necessary refreshment, especially in summer.
The historic drink has existed since the beginning of the 19th century
The forefather of the Picon Amer, the Amer African, was developed by Gaétan Picon in the 19th century. As with many quinine-containing drinks, this creation was originally a kind of medicine designed to help the colonial army fight a bad fever in the hot climate of Algeria.
| Brand | Picon |
|---|---|
| Flavour | bitter, citrus fruit, gentian, orange peel |
| bar code | 5010103234993 |
| ABV | 21% Vol. |
| Weight | 1.67 kg |
| Country of origin | France |
| Manufacturer or importer | Diageo Belgium, Doornveldasse 3, 1731 Zellik, Belgium |
| Additional information | with colorant and sweeteners |
