Almond Free Boulevardier
This stirred cocktail is a brooding, beautiful sipper — rich bourbon meets the bitter bite of Campari and the silky sweetness of vermouth in a glass that looks as good as it tastes. The technique here is straightforward but deliberate: chilling the glass, stirring to the right dilution, and finishing with a twist of orange peel that releases fragrant citrus oils across the surface. That final garnish step is a small move that makes a big difference, brightening the whole drink with a burst of aroma before the first sip. For anyone navigating nut allergies, cocktails can actually be a sneaky minefield — amaretto, orgeat, and flavored liqueurs often bring almonds into the mix — but this classic build keeps things clean with just three core spirits and a fresh peel. No syrups, no infusions, nothing to second-guess. Whether you serve it up in a coupe or over a single large rock in a lowball glass, it has the kind of effortless elegance that makes it equally at home at a dinner party or a quiet night in.
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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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