Spice Free Boulevardier
This stirred cocktail is the kind of drink that feels effortlessly sophisticated — equal parts bold, bitter, and smooth, with a warmth that lingers long after the last sip. Bourbon brings the backbone, Campari adds that signature ruby bitterness, and sweet vermouth rounds everything out into something beautifully balanced. The whole thing comes together in a mixing glass with nothing more than ice and a bar spoon, so the technique is approachable even if you're new to stirred cocktails. Because the ingredient list is so clean and straightforward, there's nothing here to worry about from a spice sensitivity standpoint — no infused syrups, no bitters, no hidden aromatics. The finishing touch is a wide strip of orange peel, twisted over the glass to release its fragrant oils and draped along the rim for a look that's genuinely stunning. 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 you'll want to make again the moment the glass is empty.
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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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