Hazelnut 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 ties everything together with a silky, herbal richness. The technique matters here — stirring for a full 25 to 30 rotations chills the drink properly while giving it just the right amount of dilution, so nothing tastes sharp or out of balance. That final step with the orange peel is more than garnish: expressing the oils over the surface of the drink adds a bright, citrusy aroma that lifts the whole experience. Nut-based liqueurs and flavored spirits can sneak into cocktail recipes in unexpected ways, but this one keeps things clean and classic — bourbon, Campari, vermouth, and a twist of orange, nothing more. Whether you serve it up in a coupe or over a single large ice cube in a rocks glass, it's an effortlessly elegant pour for any occasion.
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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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