Citric Acid Free Boulevardier
This stirred cocktail is the kind of drink that feels effortlessly sophisticated — rich, bittersweet, and deeply warming with every sip. Bourbon brings the backbone, Campari adds that signature bitter depth, and sweet vermouth rounds everything out into something beautifully balanced. For anyone avoiding citric acid, cocktails can be a minefield since many mixers and flavored spirits sneak it in as a preservative or flavor enhancer — but this one keeps things clean with just three core ingredients. The technique matters here too: a proper stir of 25 to 30 rotations chills and dilutes the drink just enough without watering it down, giving you that silky, bar-quality texture at home. The finishing touch — a wide strip of orange peel twisted over the glass — releases fragrant citrus oils onto the surface, delivering bright aroma without any added acids or artificial additives. It's a small step that makes a genuinely noticeable difference in the final glass.
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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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