Low Sodium Boulevardier
Rich, bitter, and beautifully balanced, this stirred cocktail is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually savor what's in your glass. Bourbon brings warmth and depth, Campari adds that signature bittersweet punch, and sweet vermouth rounds everything out into something genuinely sophisticated. The technique matters here — stirring rather than shaking keeps the drink silky and clear, and chilling your glass beforehand means the first sip is as cold and crisp as it should be. That final step with the orange peel isn't just for looks; expressing the oils over the surface adds a bright, citrusy aroma that ties the whole thing together. Because this is a spirit-forward cocktail built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients, there's nothing hidden in here — no syrups with mystery additives, no pre-mixed shortcuts. It's a three-ingredient classic that rewards a little patience and a good bar spoon.
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1 serving
- 1 ½ oz bourbon
- 1 oz campari
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 large strip orange peel, for garnish
- 1 cup ice cubes, for stirring
- 1 large ice cube or ice sphere, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Chill a coupe or rocks glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you build the drink.
- 2
Combine the bourbon, Campari, and sweet vermouth in a mixing glass. Add the ice cubes and stir with a bar spoon for 25–30 rotations, until the outside of the mixing glass feels very cold and the liquid is well-chilled and slightly diluted.
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