Classic
Picon Bière
French bitter beer
The standard French café aperitif — a small pour of Amer Picon over a tall lager. Bitter orange threads through the beer's malt without overwhelming it, producing a refreshing low-ABV drink that's been served in French bistros for over a century. Pour the Picon into the glass first, then the beer over it to fold the two together. A clean pilsner-style or Continental lager works best.
Ingredients
- 0.5 oz Amer Picon
- 12 oz Lager
Method
- 1 Pour Amer Picon into a chilled pint glass.
- 2 Top with cold lager, pouring slowly to fold the Picon into the beer.
- 3 Garnish with a lemon peel.