Amer Picon substitutes
The closest substitute for Amer Picon is Ramazzotti, which works but the drink will taste a little different. The usual base for homemade Picon; less orange. Amaro Nonino also works. In a pinch, use Campari or Aperol.
What to use instead of Amer Picon
RamazzottiWorks, tastes different
The usual base for homemade Picon; less orange. Same amount.
Amaro NoninoWorks, tastes different
Softer, with less bitter orange. Same amount.
CampariLast resort
More bitter and less orangey, so use a bit less. Use ¾ the amount.
AperolLast resort
Sweeter and lighter. Same amount.
What is Amer Picon?
Amer Picon is a French bitter orange aperitif, the key ingredient in the Picon Punch and the original Brooklyn. It is easy to find in France and Belgium but not sold in the US, where bartenders use amers such as Bigallet China-China, Ferino Amer or Amaro CioCiaro instead.
2 drinks with Amer Picon
Out of Amer Picon?
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