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tripledigitken
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
| Quote: | Originally posted by Barbarosa
I presume it involves a silver dollar. |
And a thumbtack.....among other things...........
Maybe one of these Friday or Saturday nights we can do a Nomads dinner at the JT....... |
Let us know when you plan to do that I don't need too much of an excuse to drive up 395 through the Sierras.
[Edited on 5-19-2011 by tripledigitken]
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
Dennis.........it is a signature drink of the Basques
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Probably explains why it never sold in Newport Beach.
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Trueheart
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I believe that Amer Picon is not available any more, but I would love to hear differently. I think the Basque restaurants now use Torani Amer, which
is second fiddle to Amer Picon. Fortunately, I have a couple cases of the real McCoy. Great drink. After a large Basque meal, a little stomach
settler is in order, like Cuarenta y Tres with cream.
I've enjoyed all three restaurants in G'ville for 40 years. For an even wider comparison, if you have the opportunity, try the ones in Elko and
Winnemucca. Although I haven't been out that way in quite a while, their Basque meal experiences were up to the challenge.
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Barbarosa
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Trueheart
if you have the opportunity, try the ones in Elko and Winnemucca. Although I haven't been out that way in quite a while, their Basque meal
experiences were up to the challenge. |
I would *never* be out there. I-80 sucks the big one. US 50 is pure magic. (Somewhat reminiscent of Baja, actually. 80's probly reminiscent of
Hell.)
Barbarosa
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Trueheart
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I would not drive out to Winnemucca or Elko simply for a Basque meal either, but they do a good job. Since I have business that will take me near
Winnemucca, I'm looking forward to experiencing it again in the near future.
I've travelled extensively on both 50 and 80, and I consider them both decent. It's all about where one's exploits and travels take them.
There are those who would *never* go to Baja also, I'm just not one of those.
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bajaguy
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Truehart........try the Martin next time you are in Winnemucca
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bajafreaks
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Trueheart
I believe that Amer Picon is not available any more, but I would love to hear differently. I think the Basque restaurants now use Torani Amer, which
is second fiddle to Amer Picon. Fortunately, I have a couple cases of the real McCoy. Great drink. After a large Basque meal, a little stomach
settler is in order, like Cuarenta y Tres with cream.
I've enjoyed all three restaurants in G'ville for 40 years. For an even wider comparison, if you have the opportunity, try the ones in Elko and
Winnemucca. Although I haven't been out that way in quite a while, their Basque meal experiences were up to the challenge. |
I believe they use Pimm's for picons.
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajafreaks
| Quote: | Originally posted by Trueheart
I believe that Amer Picon is not available any more, but I would love to hear differently. I think the Basque restaurants now use Torani Amer, which
is second fiddle to Amer Picon. Fortunately, I have a couple cases of the real McCoy. Great drink. After a large Basque meal, a little stomach
settler is in order, like Cuarenta y Tres with cream.
I've enjoyed all three restaurants in G'ville for 40 years. For an even wider comparison, if you have the opportunity, try the ones in Elko and
Winnemucca. Although I haven't been out that way in quite a while, their Basque meal experiences were up to the challenge. |
I believe they use Pimm's for picons. |
Tried to buy a bottle of Amer Picon a couple of years ago from the JT, they couldn't get it....now using Torani Amer.
Picon Punch:
Torani Amer
Grenadine
Club Soda
Brandy float
lemon peel
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajafreaks
I believe they use Pimm's for picons. |
Pimm's Cup has 5 or 6 bases, none of which is Orange as in Amer Picon.
All of these recipes are old and all but obsolete in the bar scene, gone the way of the "French 75" and so many others that Prohibition came up with
to mask the vile flavor of Moonshine and other cheap contraband.
One older brand that's still available today, and which I particularly enjoy is Compari. Mixed with soda it's an excellent drink. Available at Duty
Free as well.
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bajaguy
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Picon trivia
Amer Picon is an orange bitter cordial created by a Frenchman named Gaetan Picon in 1837. It's bitter formulation consists of cinchona bark, oranges,
and gentian - once popular as an aperitif
Read more: Amer Picon® orange bitters information http://www.drinksmixer.com/desc158.html#ixzz1MpSH5evP
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capt. mike
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thx Terry
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
| Quote: | Originally posted by capt. mike
thx ! yes - that's the one on roadamerica.com
so we're going there.
and Ken i'll hit that bar too. |
I first went there in October of 1974 and have been going back on at least a monthly basis...........
Mike, ask them to show you how to stick a dollar bill on the ceiling.........and don't forget to try (only one) a Picon Punch.
If Marie (one of the owners) is there, tell her Terry sent you!!! |
will do! we are 3 couples on this trip in 2 planes and one van rental so i'll have to get em all to go with us.
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
Now joined L. Ron Hoover\'s church of Appliantology
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by capt. mike
will do! we are 3 couples on this trip in 2 planes and one van rental so i'll have to get em all to go with us. |
They won't regret it, and may be visitors to MEV on a permanent basis!!!!
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Trueheart
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Baja guy:
Yep, the Martin, thanks for the reminder. And when in Elko, the Star.
Over 6 years ago I purchased the last cases of Amer Picon in Nevada, so I was told. Sold most, but kept a little. Still have about 15 bottles. I
take one with me when I go "Basqueing" ... raises the eyebrows of the proprietor, and next he places a call to his liquor rep only to be aksed, "where
did that guy get that"? My sweetie and I usually drink Picons for free and one meal gets comped, uh, provided I leave behind a half bottle or so.
A good place to find left over bottles of Amer Picon from long ago is old, off the road taverns. I check the bottles on hand, and sometimes spot one.
It can usually be purchased for song, since very few know what it is or how to use it. "I'll give you $10 for that bottle" usually works, and the
bartender pockets the $$$, and all are happy.
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Trueheart
Baja guy:
Yep, the Martin, thanks for the reminder. And when in Elko, the Star.
Over 6 years ago I purchased the last cases of Amer Picon in Nevada, so I was told. Sold most, but kept a little. Still have about 15 bottles. I
take one with me when I go "Basqueing" ... raises the eyebrows of the proprietor, and next he places a call to his liquor rep only to be aksed, "where
did that guy get that"? My sweetie and I usually drink Picons for free and one meal gets comped, uh, provided I leave behind a half bottle or so.
A good place to find left over bottles of Amer Picon from long ago is old, off the road taverns. I check the bottles on hand, and sometimes spot one.
It can usually be purchased for song, since very few know what it is or how to use it. "I'll give you $10 for that bottle" usually works, and the
bartender pockets the $$$, and all are happy. |
Great ideas........maybe we can meet at the JT for dinner (always looking for an excuse...er, reason)
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
picon punch. Ken |
http://www.c-cktaildb.com/ingr_detail?id=17
Jeeeezo...I can't believe they still make this stuff. In my fifteen years behind the bar, we were never without a bottle of it buried on the back-bar
gathering dust. Never once had a request for it. |
.it is a signature drink of the Basques
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after eating basque food in bakersfield, then eating basque food in spain,... i think the basque food in bakersfield is highly over-rated.
the bakersfield food is all so heavy.
i suspect the bakersfield basque food is stuck in the 1950s, and current restraunteurs are not thinking creatively or updating their menus.
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Marc
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
Dennis.........it is a signature drink of the Basques
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Probably explains why it never sold in Newport Beach. |
I make the best Pecon Punch mix in the world. It's a secret.
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Marc
I make the best Pecon Punch mix in the world. It's a secret. |
Prove it!!!
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Marc
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
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I make the best Pecon Punch mix in the world. It's a secret. |
Prove it!!! |
I would....but it's a secret.
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Bob H
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| Quote: | Originally posted by capt. mike
thx ! yes - that's the one on roadamerica.com
so we're going there.
and Ken i'll hit that bar too.
osprey - WTF?? have your meds expired maybe? up the lorazepam a little. |
Capt Mike, while you are in Gardnerville, hit the bar at a place called "Full Belly Deli" You might run in to a good friend of mine, his name is
Herk!
Another great bar nearby is Jethro's Oven and Grill.
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
picon punch. Ken |
http://www.c-cktaildb.com/ingr_detail?id=17
Jeeeezo...I can't believe they still make this stuff. In my fifteen years behind the bar, we were never without a bottle of it buried on the back-bar
gathering dust. Never once had a request for it. |
.it is a signature drink of the Basques
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after eating basque food in bakersfield, then eating basque food in spain,... i think the basque food in bakersfield is highly over-rated.
the bakersfield food is all so heavy.
i suspect the bakersfield basque food is stuck in the 1950s, and current restraunteurs are not thinking creatively or updating their menus.
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Way too many so-called Basque restaurants in the Western US do not have a clue. Fried chicken???
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