Boulevardier
Whiskey · Rocks
The whiskey version of a Negroni, created by Erskine Gwynne in 1927. This sophisticated cocktail balances bourbon with bitter Campari and sweet vermouth.
| Glass | Rocks |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 26% |
| Category | classic |
| Flavor | bitter, spirit-forward, complex, aromatic |
Ingredients
- Bourbon Whiskey1.5 oz
- Campari1 oz
- Sweet Vermouth1 oz
- Orange Peel1 piece
Method
- Add bourbon, Campari, and sweet vermouth to mixing glass with ice
- Stir until well chilled
- Strain into rocks glass over large ice cube
- Garnish with orange peel
Pro Tips
- A Manhattan-Negroni hybrid; 1.25 oz rye + 1 oz sweet vermouth + 1 oz Campari balances best.
- Use a rich, high-proof bourbon — it needs backbone to stand up to the Campari.
- A orange peel — and only the peel — is traditional. No fruit in this drink.