Celery Free Boulevardier
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 that feels both bold and balanced. The technique matters here — stirring rather than shaking keeps the drink silky and clear, with just the right amount of dilution to open up the flavors. That final step with the orange peel is more than a garnish; expressing the oils over the glass adds a bright, citrusy aroma that ties the whole thing together. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of celery and celery derivatives, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden vegetable extracts sneaking into your cocktail. Whether you serve it up in a chilled coupe or over a single large ice cube in a rocks glass, this is a genuinely impressive drink to make at home.
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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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