Low Sugar Boulevardier
This stirred cocktail is the kind of drink that feels effortlessly sophisticated — equal parts bold, bitter, and smooth, with a warmth that lingers long after the last sip. Bourbon brings the backbone, Campari adds that signature ruby-red bitterness, and sweet vermouth rounds everything out into something genuinely balanced. The finishing touch is a twist of orange peel, expressed over the glass so its citrus oils perfume every sip before you even bring it to your lips. For anyone keeping an eye on added sugars, this one earns its place at the bar — the sweetness here comes entirely from the natural character of the vermouth and Campari, with no syrups, juices, or sweetened mixers in sight. Stirring rather than shaking gives it that silky, spirit-forward texture that makes a properly made cocktail feel like a small luxury. Whether you serve it up in a chilled coupe or over a single large rock, it's the kind of thing you'll want to make again the moment the glass is empty.
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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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