Classic cocktail
Boulevardier
Whiskey, bitter orange and vermouth in a rich stirred drink.
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What you will need
Ingredients for one drink
- 45 ml Bourbon
- 30 ml Campari
- 30 ml Sweet red vermouth
- 1 twist Orange peel
Bar tools
Jigger, Bar spoon, Strainer
How to make it
- Stir bourbon, Campari and sweet vermouth with ice until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and finish with the orange peel.
BEHIND THE DRINK
The story & background
The Boulevardier combines the bitter-orange and vermouth pairing with whiskey. That makes it a useful comparison with the gin-based Negroni: the structure is related, but the base spirit changes the flavor.
This spirit-led drink depends on accurate measures and controlled dilution. Stir with fresh ice until chilled; choose the base spirit first, then use the supporting ingredients in the written proportions.
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Explore Boulevardier ingredient ideas from our catalog. Match the spirit style in the recipe and contact your store for current prices and availability.
Make it for your group
The cocktail guide adjusts ingredient quantities and lets you leave out items you already have.
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