Tree Nut Free Boulevardier
This stirred cocktail is the kind of drink that feels effortlessly sophisticated — equal parts bold, bitter, and sweet, with a whiskey backbone that makes it perfect for slow sipping. Bourbon brings warmth and depth, Campari adds that signature ruby bitterness, and sweet vermouth rounds everything out into something beautifully balanced. The finishing touch is a twist of fresh orange peel, expressed over the glass so its citrus oils bloom right on the surface of the drink. Stirring rather than shaking keeps the texture silky and the dilution just right, which is what separates a great cocktail from a good one. All three core ingredients are naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just classic, clean flavors in the glass. Whether you serve it up in a chilled coupe or over a single large ice cube in a rocks glass, this is a cocktail worth making properly.
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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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