Vegetarian 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 that signature bittersweet punch, and sweet vermouth rounds everything out into something genuinely sophisticated. The technique matters here — stirring for a full 25 to 30 rotations chills the drink properly while adding just enough dilution to open up the flavors without watering them down. That final step with the orange peel isn't just for looks; expressing the oils over the glass adds a bright, citrusy aroma that ties the whole thing together. Every ingredient in this recipe is plant-based, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess — just classic cocktail craft done right. Whether you serve it up in a coupe or over a single large ice cube in a rocks glass, it looks and tastes like something you'd order at a serious bar.
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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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