Cashew Free Boulevardier
This stirred cocktail is a beautifully balanced sipper — bold bourbon meets the bittersweet bite of Campari and the rich, herbal depth of sweet vermouth, all pulled together with a bright hit of expressed orange oil. It's the kind of drink that feels effortlessly sophisticated, whether you're winding down after a long week or playing bartender for a dinner party crowd. The technique here is straightforward but intentional: stirring rather than shaking keeps the drink silky and clear, with just the right amount of dilution to open up the flavors. That final twist of orange peel isn't just for looks — pressing the oils across the surface of the drink adds a fragrant citrus note that ties everything together. Since this recipe calls for nothing but spirits, a liqueur, vermouth, and fresh citrus, there's zero concern about hidden nut-based ingredients sneaking in. It's a classic cocktail done right, and once you've made it at home, you'll wonder why you ever ordered it at a bar.
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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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