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Boulevardier

The whiskey cousin of the Negroni, replacing gin with bourbon for a richer, warmer take on the classic bitter-sweet aperitif. Complex, warming, and ideal for autumn evenings.

3 minEasyServes 1200 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth
  • as needed ice cubes
  • 1 strip orange peel (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Fill a mixing glass with as needed ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Add 1 1/2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey, 1 oz Campari, and 1 oz sweet vermouth to the mixing glass.

  3. 3

    Stir with a bar spoon for 25-30 seconds until well chilled and properly diluted.

  4. 4

    Strain into a chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube.

  5. 5

    Express the oils from 1 strip orange peel (for garnish) over the surface of the drink by pinching it skin-side down.

  6. 6

    Rub the peel around the rim of the glass, then drop it in or set it on the rim as garnish.

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Questions

What is Boulevardier?

The whiskey cousin of the Negroni, replacing gin with bourbon for a richer, warmer take on the classic bitter-sweet aperitif. Complex, warming, and ideal for autumn evenings. This reference files it under French alcoholic drink: made without cooking, rated easy and about 3 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Boulevardier without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 1 1/2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey, 1 oz Campari and 1 oz sweet vermouth. Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

Is Boulevardier low-carb?

A serving of Boulevardier carries 20 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 100 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 20 percent.

How many carbs are in Boulevardier?

One serving (the recipe makes 1) has 20 g of carbohydrate in about 200 calories, with 2 g protein and 0 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 23 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Boulevardier for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Halved, the bourbon drops from 1 1/2 oz to 3/4 oz; doubled, it is 3 oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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