This stirred cocktail is the kind of drink that feels instantly sophisticated — rich, bittersweet, and deeply satisfying in a way that makes you slow down and actually savor it. The combination of bourbon, Campari, and sweet vermouth creates a beautifully balanced sipper with warm caramel notes from the whiskey, bright bitterness from the Campari, and a velvety sweetness from the vermouth. For anyone managing a nickel sensitivity, cocktails can be surprisingly tricky territory, but this one keeps things clean and straightforward — just three classic spirits and a fresh orange peel garnish, with no hidden syrups, juices, or high-nickel add-ins to worry about. The technique matters here: stirring rather than shaking gives the drink a silky, almost luxurious texture that shaking simply can't replicate. Expressing the orange peel over the glass releases fragrant citrus oils that lift the whole drink and make it smell as good as it tastes. Whether you serve it up in a chilled coupe or over a single large ice cube in a rocks glass, this is the kind of cocktail that earns a permanent spot in your home bar rotation.
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Chill a coupe or rocks glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you build the drink.
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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