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The Picon Whiskey is a compact, spirit-forward pairing of bourbon and Amer Picon, no juice, no soda, just two assertive ingredients balanced by a touch of sugar syrup. The bourbon brings the usual caramel and oak, while the Amer Picon layers in orange peel bitterness and a gentian backbone that keeps the whole thing from tasting sweet. It’s closer to a stirred whiskey classic in spirit, though it’s shaken here, which gives it a slightly lighter, more aerated texture than something like an Old Fashioned.
Good choice if you already like Amer Picon in other drinks and want to see how it holds up against a straight spirit instead of soda or citrus juice.
Glass: Cocktail glass | Strength: Strong | Serves: 1 | Prep Time: 3 minutes
Bartender’s tip: Shake this one hard and strain quickly, it’s a small volume of strong ingredients, so proper dilution from the ice matters more than usual to keep it from tasting harsh.
Steps
- Shake with cracked ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lemon or orange twist.
