Ingredients
- 45 ml Bourbon e.g. Maker's Mark, Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve
- 30 ml Campari
- 30 ml Sweet vermouth e.g. Carpano Antica, Cocchi di Torino
- Garnish Orange peel
Preparation
- Stir all ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.
- Garnish with orange peel. Use a peeler or knife to cut a wide strip, avoiding the white pith. Twist it over the drink to release the oils, then drop it in.
Origin Story
The Boulevardier is a classic cocktail that emerged in the 1920s, often attributed to bartender Erskine Gwynne in Paris. It is a whiskey-based variation of the Negroni, reflecting the era's sophisticated drinking culture.
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Seen in
- Midnight in Paris 2011
The 1920s Paris setting evokes the era when Erskine Gwynne, an American boulevardier, created this cocktail.