Boulevardier
The bourbon-lover's Negroni, born in 1920s Paris at Harry's New York Bar. Swapping gin for bourbon adds caramel warmth and oaky depth to the classic Campari-vermouth backbone.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Bourbon
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz Sweet vermouth
- orange peel twist (garnish) garnish
- luxardo cherry (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with hearty beef-based dishes like steak tartare, beef carpaccio, or a classic cheeseburger, as the bourbon's caramel notes enhance savory umami. Also excellent with aged cheddar and walnuts.
Instructions
Add bourbon, Campari, and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice
Stir for 30 to 40 seconds until well-chilled and silky
Strain into a chilled coupe glass
Express an orange peel over the surface of the drink
Drop the twist into the glass and add a luxardo cherry
Tips
A high-rye bourbon like Bulleit or Four Roses Single Barrel adds a spicy backbone that complements the Campari The coupe presentation is elegant, but this drink is equally at home on a large rock in a rocks glass Let the drink rest for 30 seconds after straining — the flavors knit together as it opens up slightly