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Irish Boulevardier

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (158)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 1/2 fl oz Irish whiskey
1 fl oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
2/3 fl oz Italian red bitter liqueur

How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Koto Old Fashioned 30cl

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. POUR all ingredients into ice-filled glass.
  2. STIR.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 8/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 8/10

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Irish Boulevardier contains 193 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.6 standard drinks
  • 23.04% alc./vol. (46.08° proof)
  • 21.9 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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History

Classically made with three equal parts, but commonly made with 1.5 parts Irish whiskey, 1-part rosso vermouth and 1-part bitter red liqueur.

Review

Blended Irish whiskey replaces richer bourbon in this mellow yet dry riff on the classic Boulevardier.

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Comments & Discussion

John CARR Premium Member
I think the suggestion from John and Calvin to add a few drops of orange bitters is a good one - helps to sharpen up the more mellow Irish whiskey. 45 Jameson black barrel, 22.5 Campari, 30 Cocchi VdT.
score: 1
Thom Carter
Awesome!!!!! Great riff on one of my favorite cocktails!
score: 1
John CARR Premium Member
Having recently discovered the Charlie Pie, I tried a Seamus Pie. I served over a large rock. The Irish whisky (Jameson black barrel) is really so mild one could almost bump it up to 50ml. I enjoyed that the Campari did not dominate the quality vermouth di Torino. Very tasty!
score: 1
Jeremy Harrold
A bit like the missing link between the Boulevardier and the Negroni. I used Tullamore Dew, Cocchi vermouth Di Torino and it was mellow and delightful.
score: 3
Calvin Grant Premium Member
Started to make this with 40ml Bushmill's Original, was out of Cocchi Storico so I used Punt e Mes 30ml and Campari 40ml plus zest.Tasted it, added 15ml Bushmills and as per John's observation a few drops of orange bitters. The results were quite nice!
score: 2
Pekka Savolainen
I found Campari overpowering with irish whiskey. Tried 4/2/1 ratio on whiskey/vermouth/Campari.
To me it works better.
score: 2
John Hinojos Premium Member
Very flavourful and perfect in the evening or after a dinner. Slightly sweet, but the Irish whiskey does stand against the bitters and vermouth. Tried per the recipe, but then added 3 drops of orange bitters to enhanced the garnish. The orange bitters enhanced the flavours and brightened the cocktail.
score: 5