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Amere Picon Biere Aperitif a L'Orange 100cl

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Format: 100 cl

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Producer Picon
Type Bitter aperitif
Aromatic profile Bitter, citrus, herbal
Ingredients Herbs, orange peels, alcohol, sugar
Format 100 cl
Gradation 18.0%
Color Amber orange
Consumption With ice, with beer or white wine
The Amère Picon Bière Aperitif à l'Orange is a famed French alcoholic beverage with a tradition dating back to 1837. This aperitif was originally created by Gaétan Picon and is widely recognized for its distinctive bitter orange flavor, which is further enhanced by a recipe that includes a variety of herbs and fruit peels.

With an alcohol content of 18%, Amère Picon Bière Aperitif à l'Orange is particularly appreciated for its versatility and unmistakable aromatic profile. It features an intense golden amber color, a sign of its quality and the care in selecting its ingredients.

On the nose, Amère Picon Bière emits enticing scents of bitter orange, with light herbal notes and sweet spices that add complexity. On the palate, the flavor is pleasantly balanced between the sweetness of the orange and the subtle bitterness, creating a contrast that invites another sip. Notes of herbs and light caramel provide a finesse that harmonizes beautifully with the orange.

The Aperitif à l'Orange is superb for use as a base in cocktails, especially combined with beer or as an ingredient in classic French cocktails. It is also exceptional served chilled, neat, or with a bit of ice, accompanying light appetizers such as seafood starters or fresh cheeses.

The Amère Picon Bière Aperitif à l'Orange offers a rich history and provides an intriguing tasting experience, suitable for kicking off a festive evening or for a moment of relaxation after a busy day. A true cornerstone of the French aperitif tradition, ideal for those who love beverages with a fascinating story behind every sip.
Brand

Picon

Brand

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Picon.

Picon is a historic French brand of bitter orange aperitifs made with orange and botanicals. Originating from a recipe developed by Gaëtan Picon in 1837, the modern range includes variants designed to be mixed with beer (Picon Bière) or with wine and cocktails (Picon Club / Picon Amer). Since 2022 the brand is part of the Campari Group portfolio.
French bitter aperitifs herbal and citrus liqueurs historic aperitif brand products for mixing (beer and wine)
Country France
Region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Founded 1837

Distillation

Contains extracts/distillates of orange peels; the preparation involves extracting/distilling the aromatic parts of the peels and blending them with botanical extracts. The full recipe remains proprietary.

Raw materials

dried orange peels (orange zest) gentian roots (gentiana) cinchona bark (cinchona) sugar/syrup caramel neutral spirit

Representative products

Picon Bière (Amer Picon Bière) - beer version Picon Amer (Amer Picon) - classic aperitif Picon Club (Amer Picon Club) - designed for wine and cocktails

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