Gluten Free Boulevardier
This stirred cocktail is a beautifully balanced blend of bourbon, Campari, and sweet vermouth — bitter, boozy, and just a little sweet all at once. It's the kind of drink that feels like it belongs in a dimly lit bar, but comes together in your own kitchen with nothing more than a mixing glass and a bar spoon. Since it's built entirely from spirits and a fresh orange peel, there's nothing here to worry about on the gluten front — no mixers, no syrups, no hidden additives. The technique matters here: stirring for a full 25 to 30 rotations gets the drink properly chilled and diluted, which softens the edges and lets every ingredient shine. Expressing the orange peel over the glass right before serving releases those fragrant citrus oils and gives the whole thing an aromatic lift that makes the first sip even better. Serve it up in a chilled coupe for a sleek, classic presentation, or pour it over a single large ice cube if you prefer something a little more relaxed.
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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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