Boulevardier
Cocktail Recipe
Description
A classic cocktail that combines the rich flavors of bourbon with the herbal complexity of sweet vermouth and the bitterness of Campari.
History
The Boulevardier originated in the early 1920s, likely created by an American expatriate in Paris. It is a delightful variation of the Negroni, replacing gin with bourbon, and is celebrated for its robust flavor profile.
Instructions
Step 1.
- Chill a coupe glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice water.
Step 2.
- In a mixing glass, combine 1 oz of bourbon, 1 oz of sweet vermouth, and 1 oz of Campari.
Step 3.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir gently for about 20 seconds until well chilled.
Step 4.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled coupe glass.
Step 5.
- Express the oils from an orange twist over the cocktail and drop the twist into the glass.
Ingredients
1 oz Bourbon
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
1 oz Campari
1 piece Orange peel — twist (garnish)
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