Boulevardier Cocktail
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Curiada Ingredients
Directions
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Fill old-fashioned glass with ice
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Add all ingredients to mixing glass with ice
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Stir well
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Strain into ice-filled old-fashioned glass
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Express orange zest twist over drink and drop into glass
Cocktail Description
The Boulevardier Cocktail is what happens when an American bourbon crashes an Italian aperitivo party—a rich, complex sipper that's essentially the whiskey-lover's Negroni.
This classic cocktail balances the robust, vanilla-caramel notes of Buffalo Trace bourbon against Campari's distinctive bitter orange punch, all mellowed by sweet vermouth's herbal sweetness. The result is surprisingly harmonious—warming whiskey depth with a pleasantly bitter backbone and subtle hints of herbs and spices. Perfect for fall and winter evenings, the Boulevardier Cocktail makes an excellent pre-dinner drink that stimulates the appetite or a contemplative nightcap. It's remarkably simple to prepare, requiring just equal parts of three ingredients stirred with ice, making it an easy win for home bartenders. The cocktail pairs beautifully with rich foods—try it alongside aged cheeses, charcuterie, or hearty pasta dishes where its bitterness cuts through fat while its complexity stands up to bold flavors.
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