Sesame 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 bitter citrus edge, and sweet vermouth rounds everything out into something bracingly smooth and complex. The technique matters here — a proper 25 to 30 rotations of stirring chills and dilutes the drink just enough without watering it down, giving you that silky, bar-quality texture at home. The finishing touch is a wide strip of orange peel, twisted over the glass to release its fragrant oils onto the surface before it's draped over the rim. For anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities, this one is refreshingly straightforward — three core spirits, a piece of citrus peel, and nothing hidden in the mix. It's an elegant, no-fuss cocktail that rewards a little patience and a good pour.
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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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