Boulevardier recipe
The Boulevardier is whiskey, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Think of it as a Negroni with a whiskey base.
- Spirit: Bourbon or rye
- Glass: Rocks glass
- Garnish: Orange peel
- Makes: 1 drink
Ingredients
- 1.25 oz Bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz Sweet vermouth
- 1 Orange peel, for garnish
Method
- Add the whiskey, Campari, and vermouth to a mixing glass. Fill it with ice.
- Stir for 30 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube.
- Express an orange peel over the drink and drop it in.
Tips
- Use 1.5 oz of whiskey if you want less bitter edge.
- Rye gives a drier drink. Bourbon makes it softer.
Boulevardier questions
Bourbon or rye in a Boulevardier?
Both work. Rye makes a drier, spicier Boulevardier. Bourbon makes it rounder and sweeter. Use the same amount of either.
Do you shake or stir a Boulevardier?
Stir it. The drink has no juice. Stirring makes it cold and keeps it clear and smooth. Shaking adds small air bubbles and makes it cloudy.
What proof works best for a Boulevardier?
Use a whiskey at 100 proof or higher. Melted ice adds water to the drink, so a stronger whiskey keeps its flavor.
How do you store vermouth?
After you open vermouth, close the bottle and keep it in the fridge. Vermouth is a wine, so it loses flavor at room temperature. Use it within about one month.
Best bourbon or rye for the Boulevardier
Choose a rye or a bourbon at 100 proof or higher. Campari is bold, so a stronger whiskey keeps its place in the glass.
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