Boulevardier

Boulevardier

The Negroni's whiskey cousin

Born at Harry's New York Bar in Paris in 1927, the Boulevardier swaps gin for whiskey — giving the Negroni's bitter-sweet balance a richer, warmer backbone. Bourbon makes it round and approachable; rye sharpens the edges and lets the Campari sing.

Rocks glass, large ice cube

Ingredients

  • 1½ ozBourbon or Rye
  • ¾ ozCocchi Vermouth di Torino
  • ¾ ozCampari

Method

  1. 1.Combine whiskey, Cocchi vermouth, and Campari in a mixing glass
  2. 2.Fill with ice and stir until well chilled, about 20-25 seconds
  3. 3.Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube
  4. 4.Express orange peel over the drink and use as garnish

Garnish

Orange peel, expressed

Source: Harry's New York Bar, Paris (1927) — Erskine Gwynne