Nutmeg Free Boulevardier
This stirred cocktail is a serious crowd-pleaser — rich, bittersweet, and deeply satisfying in a way that feels both classic and a little indulgent. Bourbon brings warmth and depth, Campari adds that signature bitter edge, and sweet vermouth rounds everything out into something beautifully balanced. The technique here matters: stirring for a full 25–30 rotations chills the drink properly while adding just the right amount of dilution, so every sip is silky and smooth rather than sharp. That final twist of orange peel isn't just for looks — expressing the oils over the glass adds a bright, citrusy lift that ties the whole thing together. The ingredient list is short and completely straightforward, so there's no guesswork about what's in your glass. Whether you serve it up in a coupe or over a single large ice cube, this is the kind of cocktail that makes a regular Tuesday feel like an 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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