Artichoke Boulevardier

Manhattan & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Artichoke Boulevardier cocktail containing Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Bourbon, Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth, Cynar, Angostura Aromatic Bitters, Angostura Orange Bitters in a Coupe.

Curiada Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Bourbon or alternative
0.50 fl oz Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth or alternative
0.50 fl oz Cynar or alternative
2.00 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters or alternative
1.00 dash Angostura Orange Bitters or alternative

Directions

Chill coupe glass
Add all ingredients to mixing glass with ice
Stir well
Strain into chilled coupe glass
Garnish with half lemon slice and Luxardo Maraschino cherry on stick

Cocktail Description

The Artichoke Boulevardier transforms the classic cocktail into something unexpectedly sophisticated with its secret weapon—Cynar, an Italian amaro made with artichokes.

This rich, complex drink balances the robust vanilla and caramel notes of Buffalo Trace bourbon with the sweet spice of Carpano Antica Formula vermouth. The Cynar adds a pleasantly bitter backbone with subtle vegetal undertones that might surprise you with how beautifully they complement the whiskey. Two kinds of bitters—aromatic and orange—round out the flavor profile with warm spice and bright citrus accents.

It's an ideal cocktail for cool autumn evenings or as a pre-dinner drink that stimulates the appetite. Making it requires only basic bartending skills—if you can stir ingredients with ice, you can craft this impressive cocktail. The Artichoke Boulevardier pairs wonderfully with rich, savory dishes like roasted game, mushroom risotto, or a cheese board featuring aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino.