The Quebec Cocktail is a smooth, balanced whisky drink combining Canadian whisky, dry vermouth, and Amer Picon with a sugared lemon rim. This classic preparation highlights the dry, herbal notes of vermouth and the bitter complexity of Amer Picon.
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Rim chilled cocktail glass with lemon and sugar.
Shake remaining
ingredients with ice and strain into glass.
mixing glass or cocktail pitcher · bar spoon or long spoon · jigger for measuring · cocktail strainer
Yes. Torani Amer is listed as an alternative in the recipe. Fernet-Branca or Angostura bitters can work in a pinch, though they will shift the flavor profile slightly.
Any quality Canadian whisky works well. Standard blended Canadian whisky is traditional; rye-forward varieties will add more spice to the drink.
Chilling the glass first helps keep the drink cold longer and maintains the sugar rim. Chill for at least 10 minutes or frost with ice before building.
Stir this cocktail with ice for 15–20 seconds to chill and dilute slightly without aerating. Strain into your prepared glass.
It is predominantly dry, with subtle sweetness from the maraschino liqueur and the sugared rim. The bitterness of Amer Picon balances the whole drink.
