Boulevardier

A whiskey Negroni-style drink with bourbon, Campari, and sweet vermouth.

IBA ClassicClassicBourbonWhiskeyBitterStrong
A sophisticated, deep ruby-red Boulevardier cocktail served over a single large square ice cube in a rocks glass, garnished beautifully with a thick orange twist.
Difficulty Medium
Glass Rocks glass or coupe
Ice Stir with ice; serve over fresh ice or up
Tools Mixing glass, bar spoon, strainer

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Bourbon or rye Bourbon is richer; rye is sharper.
  • 1 oz Sweet vermouth Keep it refrigerated after opening.
  • 1 oz Campari Adds bitterness and structure.

How to make it

  1. Add bourbon, sweet vermouth, and Campari to a mixing glass.
  2. Add ice and stir until cold.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice or into a coupe.
  4. Garnish with orange if you have it.

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