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 to 30 rotations chills the drink properly while adding just the right amount of dilution, so the flavors open up rather than feel sharp or flat. That final step of expressing the orange peel over the glass is a small move with a big payoff — the citrus oils hit the surface and transform the whole aroma. Grain sensitivities can make navigating spirits tricky, but bourbon is distilled from a corn-forward mash, and the other components here are simply a liqueur and a fortified wine, so the ingredient list is naturally straightforward. 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 drink that makes a regular Tuesday feel like an occasion.
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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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