Boulevardier
Boulevardier is a bitter, strong and herbal cocktail made with Whiskey, with high flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 45 ml bourbon or rye whiskey
- 30 ml Campari
- 30 ml sweet red vermouth
- Ice
- Orange peel (lemon peel optional)
Method
- In a mixing glass with ice, combine the whiskey, Campari, and red vermouth.
- Stir well until chilled and diluted.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass or a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Finish with orange peel; lemon peel is optional.
FAQ
What is in a Boulevardier?
A Boulevardier is made with 45 ml bourbon or rye whiskey, 30 ml Campari, 30 ml sweet red vermouth, Ice and Orange peel (lemon peel optional).
Is a Boulevardier strong?
A Boulevardier is spirit-forward: little mixer, and the alcohol shows.
When should you serve a Boulevardier?
A Boulevardier fits a classic.
What is the bartender tip for a Boulevardier?
The IBA leans on the whiskey (45 ml) against 30 ml each of Campari and vermouth — the spirit needs to come through. Bourbon makes it rounder; rye brings spice and plays better with Campari's bitterness. Stir 20 to 30 seconds: dilution ties in the vermouth and opens up the Campari. A cold glass with no ice is the classic serve; a rocks glass with a fresh cube works if you want the drink to evolve. The orange peel on top is essential; the catalog's Boulevardier Café swaps the vermouth for coffee liqueur and is a separate recipe.