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Bourbon Recipe
Boulevardier
A smooth bourbon twist on the classic negroni cocktail.
Time to make: 4 minutesServes: 1*
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The Boulevardier is similar to a negroni, but bourbon is used instead of gin. It was created in Paris in the 1920s. The drink is not an equal-parts cocktail like a negroni, because a bit more bourbon is used, which helps make the drink rich. If you want a negroni outside on a piazza, you’ll want the Boulevardier cozied up inside by a fireplace.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz. Bulleit Bourbon
- 1 oz. Sweet Vermouth
- 1 oz. Italian Bitter Aperitif
- Orange Twist Garnish
- *Approximate serving size is 1.7 servings. Please enjoy responsibly.
Directions
- Using a sharp knife and a cutting board, remove a long slice of orange skin, leaving as little pith on the peel as possible. Gently curl into a twist and set aside.
- Combine bourbon, sweet vermouth and Italian bitter aperitif in a cocktail shaker or mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until combined and strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube.
- Twist the orange peel over the drink to express the oils, then add as garnish.