Rice Free Boulevardier
This stirred cocktail is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually savor the moment. Bourbon brings warmth and depth, Campari adds a pleasantly bitter edge, and sweet vermouth rounds everything out into something that feels both bold and balanced. The technique here matters — stirring rather than shaking keeps the drink silky and clear, with just the right amount of dilution to open up the flavors. 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. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally grain-free in the sense that matters for this restriction, with no rice-based spirits or fillers sneaking into the mix. It's an elegant, bar-quality cocktail you can pull off at home with just a mixing glass, a strainer, and a little patience.
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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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