Amer Picon

Back in 1837, a Frenchman named Gaetan Picon was living in Philippeville, Belgium, when he first concocted Amer Picon, an orange bitter cordial that does wonders for the appetite and works well as a stomachical.

By the turn of the century, Mr. Picon had moved back to his native land and began mass producing Amer Picon. Finding it too acerbic of a liqueur on its own, many of his countrymen began mixing what became known as the Picon Punch.

If you're having difficulty locating a bottle of this tasty liqueur, call the distributor, Youngs Market, at +1 (510) 475 2200.