CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1850–1889
Amer Picon Punch
The Basque-American classic: Amer Picon, grenadine and soda over crushed ice, finished with a brandy float.
late 1800sHistorical classicNeeds verification
The Amer Picon Punch is a Basque-American bar staple, brought to California and Nevada by immigrants from the Basque country. Amer Picon, grenadine, lemon and soda produce a bittersweet, low-alcohol long drink. Its exact inventor is unknown; it survives today in Basque restaurants and old Western bars.
THE RECIPEBitter-orange, fruity and effervescent
Ingredients
- Amer Picon45 ml
- Grenadine10 ml
- Soda waterto top
- Brandy15 ml
- Lemon peelto garnish
Method
Fill a highball with crushed ice, add the Amer Picon and grenadine and stir. Top with soda, float the brandy over the back of a spoon and garnish with a lemon peel.
Highball · crushed ice · brandy float · lemon peel