Drinks
Boulevardier
Sometimes described as a “bourbon Negroni,” this chic drink has been popular for almost a century.
- Serves
1
- Prep
5 minutes
The French word Boulevardier translates roughly to “man about town,” an apt name for a chic cocktail that came into existence in Paris in the 1920s. It was invented at Harry’s New York Bar by a group of cocktail aficionados known as the International Bar Flies, bringing together bitter and sweet for a drink that has remained popular for almost a century.
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Ingredients
- 1½ oz. bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1 oz. Campari or other bitter aperitivo
- 1 oz. sweet red vermouth
- Orange or lemon twist
Instructions
Step 1
In a mixing glass filled with ice, stir together the bourbon, Campari, and vermouth. Stir well to chill, then strain into a chilled coupe glass. Express the orange twist over the surface of the drink, then drop the twist into the glass.
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