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Boulevardier

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Boulevardier Image
Contains Alcohol:  Yes
Style: Cocktail
Ingredients: 4

Recipe:
1 1/4 ounces bourbon (or rye)
1 ounce Campari
1 ounce Sweet Vermouth
Garnish: orange twist

Instructions

These ingredients are mixed in equal parts, though some variations might alter the ratios to cater to different palates, emphasizing the whiskey or the sweetness of the vermouth. Some also prefer to add a bit more Campari, if that's their thing. The drink is stirred with ice, not shaken, and then strained into a chilled glass, usually served over ice in an old-fashioned glass and garnished with an orange peel or a cherry.

Boulevardier - Summary

The Boulevardier cocktail is a classic drink that's similar to a Negroni but swaps out gin for whiskey, adding a warmer, deeper flavor profile. It's believed to have been invented by Erskine Gwynne, an American-born writer who founded a magazine called Boulevardier in Paris during the 1920s.

The combination of the whiskey's warmth, the vermouth's sweetness, and the Campari's bitter and herbal notes makes the Boulevardier a balanced and sophisticated cocktail that's perfect for sipping as an aperitif or a relaxing nightcap.

This drink style is classified as a Cocktail and is Alcoholic, so drink responsibly! The recommended glass type for this drink is a Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass. We say, feel free to serve it in whatever you have available; it will still taste the same :)

You may also use different variations of the same ingredient. For example, you could change up fruit types or sugar substitutes. Other substitutions would include different brands of liquor. For example, if your drink calls for a specific type of whiskey, you could try using bourbon instead of Irish.

Crafting cocktails should be fun, so get creative and make it your own. Who knows, you might find your next favorite!

Shopping List

Boulevardier consists of 3 different ingredients, although you may not need all of them to make it work. Keep in mind, there are many different flavored spirts and brands, so never feel obligated to use any one in particular. If you don't have all of the below ingredients, you can always get crafty and try your own variations. You might even create your own version that tastes even better. Feel free to share your creations with the Cocktail Friend community!

Here are some of the potential core ingredients you'll want. Each ingredient links to other drinks containing that same ingredient:

  1. Bourbon Whiskey
  2. Campari
  3. Vermouth (Sweet)

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