French soldier Gaétan Picon crafted his namesake liqueur — an intensely bitter, herbal, and orange-forward spirit meant to fight off fevers — in the 1830s. Back home, locals soon discovered that a dash of Amer Picon in their beer transformed an ordinary pint into something extraordinary. And so the Picon Bière was born. Joining us to explore it today is Jay Zimmerman, long-time bar owner and bartender at Bar Ba'sik, which sadly recently closed, and sales manager at Good Time Brewing Co. Listen on (or read below) to discover Jay's Picon Bière recipe — and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe!
Jay Zimmerman's Picon Bière Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Amer Picon or alternative, such as Braulio or the Pathfinder
- 6 ounces beer, such as Kronenbourg, Witbier, or Good Time IPA Non-Alcoholic
Directions
1. Build in a 10 ounce Highball glass.
2. Serve as cold as possible without ice.
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