Whiskey · Modern · IBA official recipe
Boulevardier
A whiskey-based twist on the Negroni.
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Technique
- Stirred
- Strength
- 24% ABV (estimated)
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- 5 min
The Boulevardier is a sophisticated cocktail that merges the bittersweet flavors of Campari and sweet vermouth with the robustness of bourbon or rye. Its deep ruby color and complex flavor make it a perfect aperitif or after-dinner drink. Served straight up or on the rocks, it’s an elegant choice for cocktail enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Method
Add the bourbon or rye whiskey, Campari, and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice.
Bourbon or Rye Whiskey 45 ml1½ oz4.5 cl Campari 30 ml1 oz3 cl Sweet Vermouth 30 ml1 oz3 clStir the mixture gently for about 20 to 30 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.
Strain the liquid into a chilled martini or cocktail glass.
Express an orange zest over the surface to release the oils, then drop it in as a garnish.
Garnish: A orange zest, optionally a lemon zest
The story
The Boulevardier cocktail is thought to have been created in the 1920s by Erskine Gwynne, an American writer and socialite living in Paris. It is essentially a whiskey-based version of the Negroni, substituting gin with bourbon or rye, and has gained popularity as a classic aperitif. Though not as well-known as the Negroni, it has a devoted following among whiskey lovers.
As commonly told; not independently verified.
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