Xanthan Gum Free Boulevardier
This stirred cocktail is a rich, bittersweet classic that sits somewhere between a Negroni and an Old Fashioned — warming, complex, and endlessly satisfying. Bourbon brings a caramel backbone, Campari adds that signature bitter citrus bite, and sweet vermouth rounds everything out with herbal depth. The technique here matters: stirring for a full 25–30 rotations chills and dilutes the drink to exactly the right balance without watering it down. That final twist of orange peel isn't just for looks — expressing the oils over the glass adds a bright, fragrant top note that ties the whole thing together. For anyone navigating thickener-free drinking, cocktails like this are naturally in the clear since every ingredient is a straightforward spirit, liqueur, or vermouth with no hidden additives. It's an elegant pour that works just as well on a weeknight as it does when you're trying to impress guests.
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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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