Chocolate Boulevardier

Other Family • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Chocolate Boulevardier cocktail containing Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Bourbon, Cardamaro Vino Amaro, Marie Brizard Crème de Cacao White, Angostura Orange Bitters in a Coupe.

Curiada Ingredients

1.50 fl oz Savage & Cooke Cask Finished Bourbon or alternative
0.50 fl oz Cardamaro Vino Amaro or alternative
0.50 fl oz Marie Brizard Crème de Cacao White or alternative
2.00 dash Angostura Orange Bitters or alternative

Directions

Add ice to coupe glass
Add all ingredients to mixing glass with ice
Stir well until chilled
Strain into ice-filled coupe glass
Express oils from orange zest by flaming over drink
Garnish with flamed orange zest twist

Cocktail Description

The Chocolate Boulevardier transforms a classic cocktail into a decadent experience with a perfect balance of bourbon warmth and subtle cocoa undertones.

This sophisticated sipper builds on the traditional Boulevardier framework—itself a whiskey-based Negroni variation—by introducing white crème de cacao for a hint of chocolate that complements rather than overwhelms the Buffalo Trace bourbon's caramel and vanilla notes. The Cardamaro, a wine-based amaro, contributes gentle spice and herbal complexity while being less bitter than the traditional Campari, making this cocktail approachable yet intriguing. Orange bitters and the flamed orange garnish add aromatic citrus oils that brighten the drink and enhance its chocolate notes. Relatively simple to make, this cocktail requires only stirring ingredients together, though your technique with flaming the orange peel might take practice to perfect. It's an ideal choice for cool autumn evenings or as an impressive after-dinner drink that pairs wonderfully with desserts featuring dark chocolate, caramel, or orange flavors, though it also stands up nicely to savory dishes like duck with cherry sauce or aged cheeses.