We had a blast hosting Governor Joe Lombardo, a handful of our Nevada Assemblymembers, Congressmen, and Senators, and a whole dining room full of Picon Punchers on Saturday in celebration of the Picon Punch becoming THE OFFICIAL STATE DRINK OF NEVADA! What an honor to have those who represent us in our state over for dinner.
We also canned the Picon Punch with @ferinodistillery …
A warm welcome to THE OFFICIAL STATE DRINK OF NEVADA
Curated by us at the JT Basque Bar & Dining Room, made in Reno by @ferinodistillery
Available for purchase at the JT, Ferino Distillery, and Craft Wine & Beer
Endless thanks to all who made this project come to life, and to everybody who cherishes the legacy of the Picon Punch!
This one’s for us all!
Great News!! The official State of Nevada adult cocktail in a can for our Nevada Adventures! Thank you @jtbasquenv and @ferinodistillery
Watch to see how to enjoy this mixed drink while out exploring the world.
Some things just hit different in Nevada, and the Picon Punch is one of them! J.T. Basque and Ferino Distillery made the legendary Picon Punch in a can…and yeah, it lives up to the hype. Bold, smooth, a little bitter, and way stronger than it tastes. One sip and you get why this is the official drink of Nevada rich in history.
It’s more than just a cocktail, it’s a tradition. Basque roots, small town vibes, and that classic Northern Nevada feeling all in one glass.
If you know, you know. And if you don’t…add it to your bucket list next time you’re rolling through.
@travelnevada@visitcarsonvalley
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👀 @travelnevada included us in their article about Nevada’s favorite cocktail: the Picon Punch. They go over its history here in Nevada, what is means to the basque restaurants, and how it became the state drink of Nevada! Check it out!
The Barrel & Brew Passport is your ticket to tasting your way across the valley. Check in, collect points, and earn prizes as you go—one stop at a time.
Need a little inspo to get started?
🍅 A Bloody Mary at @GenoaBar & Saloon
🥪 A stacked stop at @MindenMeat and Deli
🍽️ A cozy bite at @ThePinkHouseGenoa
🍷 Sips and style at @TheClubhouseNV_
🍺 A classic pour at @GreatBasinBrewingMinden
🥘 Basque bites at @JTBasqueNV Bar & Dining Room
From bold bites to perfect pours, every stop gets you closer to your next reward.
👉 Start sipping, start earning, and see just how tasty Carson Valley can be! Comment PASSPORT for the link.
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The JT will be hosting a reading and signing on Saturday, April 4th at 10am for @sydneymmartinez and her new book “Finding Nevada Wild - Stories of the Terrain, Culture, and People of the Most Mysterious State in the West.”
Written from the perspective of someone who has researched, visited, and experienced many of Nevada’s defining places, Finding Nevada Wild features chapters devoted to various interests and activities. Vivid photography accompanies personal stories and practical guidance to show why Nevada should be at the top of everyone’s must-experience list.
“Picon Punch” - new episode of The Wind out now. This is a full length episode built on the reporting I did for NPR’s All Things Considered back in October. Listen in your podcast app or link in bio!
It’s that time! Sunday, March 22nd we will be serving Basque Breakfast from 9am til Noon. First come first serve! $19 a person plus tax… we only do this twice a year, so come see us!
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Help us say goodbye to Torani! With the help of @fernleycandlecompany , we made a batch of “Our Lady of Picon Punch” prayer candles. 🙏🏼 We gave them some old Torani Amer bottles, and they crafted these handmade, blood orange scented candles for us… and they turned out beautiful!
Available now, $36 plus tax.
We got the first two candles from our local favorite Basque restaurant and bar is dropping some merch! Hats, Torani bottle candles, and other items. The candles smell great, and if you are creative you can turn them into drinking glasses after they are done...ONLY 48 available, well now 46!!!! @jtbasquenv@travelnevada@visitcarsonvalley
🎅🏼🎁 Get ready for the 29th Annual Carson Valley Parade of Lights! This Saturday, December 6th… show up early to have one of hot buttered rums 😋and listen to Rosebud’s Dance Band - who will be playing Christmas songs on our patio starting at 4:00! FYI: Hwy 395 between Buckeye & Waterloo closes at 4:30, and the parade starts at 5:00.
🎄And to those who want to dine with us BEFORE the parade, we suggest 3-3:30pm to have time to eat and get a good spot for the parade!
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