High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Boulevardier
This stirred cocktail is the kind of drink that feels effortlessly sophisticated — rich, bittersweet, and deeply satisfying with every slow sip. Bourbon brings warmth and depth, Campari adds that signature bitter edge, and sweet vermouth rounds everything out into something beautifully balanced. Many bottled cocktail mixers and flavored spirits sneak in high fructose corn syrup as a sweetener, so building a drink from scratch with quality individual bottles is the smartest way to stay in control of what's actually in your glass. The sweet vermouth here provides natural sweetness without any of the processed syrup concerns you'd find in pre-made mixes. Proper technique matters too — stirring rather than shaking keeps the drink silky and clear, and that final twist of orange peel over the glass releases fragrant citrus oils that lift the whole experience. Whether you serve it up in a chilled coupe or over a single large ice cube in a rocks glass, this is a cocktail worth slowing down for.
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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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