Can I buy Picon in the US?

Amer Picon is not available for sale in the United States or North America.

Why is Amer Picon not available in the US?

Picon is not exported to the United States. Over drinks in Paris, Peter Schaf of Tempus Fugit Spirits told me it’s because the spirit contains calamus, a flowering plant that’s used for medicinal purposes but is banned by the FDA.

What can I use instead of Amer Picon?

A couple of American brands that do a good job of replicating Amer Picon are Golden Moon Amer dit Picon and Amer Depot. Although not widely available in stores, they can easily be found online. CioCiaro, Cointreau, or Zwack Unicum will all work in a pinch.

Does Amer Picon need to be refrigerated?

AMER BOUDREAU allow ingredients to get to know each other for at least one week. filter and bottle. keep excess refrigerated.

Where is Picon made?

Marseille, France
The traditional liqueur used (Amer Picon) is made in Marseille, France, and is not readily available in the United States, so Torani Amer has come to be the standard liqueur used. Amaro CioCiaro is another acceptable liqueur that can be substituted.

What is Amer Picon liqueur?

Amer Picon is a bitter, citrus-infused liqueur, and might best be thought of as a distant cousin to the Italian amaro family. The French term “Amer” literally means “bitter,” and Amers are thus a category in the French spirits world, with many variations that are all bitter and flavored with fruit, herbs and spices.

What is Picon alcohol?

Picon is a caramel-coloured, flavoured bitters drunk as an apéritif, which traditionally accompanies beer in the east and north of France.

What is Picon cheese?

Our historic Brand Picon was launched in the Lebanese market back in 1965. A processed cheese brand produced by the French Multinational Fromagerie Bel marked a revolution for consumers. Picon became the leader in the processed cheese category in Lebanon with its continuous strive to launch dairy novelties.

Is Picon Lebanese?

What is Basque liquor?

Patxaran (Basque pronunciation: [patʃaɾan]) (Spanish: Pacharán) is a sloe-flavoured liqueur commonly drunk in Navarre, and other areas of Spain. It is usually served as a digestif either chilled or on ice.