Chestnut Free Boulevardier
This stirred cocktail is a beautifully balanced blend of bourbon, Campari, and sweet vermouth — bitter, boozy, and just a little sweet, with a citrus finish that makes it feel genuinely sophisticated. The expressed orange peel at the end isn't just for looks; twisting it over the glass releases fragrant oils that lift the whole drink and add a bright, aromatic note to every sip. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, cocktails can sometimes be a minefield thanks to flavored liqueurs and specialty syrups that sneak in unexpected ingredients — but this classic three-ingredient build keeps things clean and straightforward. Bourbon, Campari, and sweet vermouth are all you need, and none of them bring any nut-based components to the glass. The technique matters here: stirring rather than shaking gives the drink its silky, spirit-forward texture, and chilling the glass beforehand keeps it cold from the very first sip. Whether you serve it up in a coupe or over a single large ice cube in a rocks glass, this is the kind of cocktail that feels like a proper occasion without requiring a full bar setup.
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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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