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Boulevardier Cocktail
Basically, a Negroni with bourbon replacing gin. The original 1927 recipe calls for equal parts, but I've previously favoured a 3:2:2 (45ml bourbon, 30ml...
John Hinojos
19th July 2022 at 00:15
Great aperitif. We used a California whiskey at 90 proof. Very flavourful and wonderful before dinner.
16th June 2022 at 02:04
A few things...
1. I prefer half the vermouth, a 4:2:1 - this goes for Negronis as well.
2. Dump out your Martini vermouth, it pales in comparison to Dolin or another better vermouth.
3. I recommend trying it with Rye, and if you don't like Rye, then use something bottled in bond. A higher proof bourbon let's this drink get better and better with some slow sipping dilution.
1. I prefer half the vermouth, a 4:2:1 - this goes for Negronis as well.
2. Dump out your Martini vermouth, it pales in comparison to Dolin or another better vermouth.
3. I recommend trying it with Rye, and if you don't like Rye, then use something bottled in bond. A higher proof bourbon let's this drink get better and better with some slow sipping dilution.
9th June 2022 at 22:31
From as many delicious cocktails that exist - this will always be my absolute favorite. Though any Last Word and riff comes a close second.
27th May 2022 at 23:33
2:1:1 is on point for me. Also smoking it adds a nice touch :)
25th February 2022 at 16:06
The bourbon helps smooth out the bitterness of the Campari more than gin IMO.
13th February 2022 at 19:50
Worth a try, but I think you are better off with a Manhattan Sweet.
27th February 2023 at 19:50
A year later I am much more enthusiastic, but the Rye Boulevardier is even better.
7th November 2021 at 22:44
I think 2:1:1 is the more common modern ratio.
Also, a high-proof bourbon helps balance the sweet and bitter notes.
Also, a high-proof bourbon helps balance the sweet and bitter notes.
28th September 2021 at 04:07
I am in the mood for this sometimes and it is quite good, but it doesn't have the magic balance of a negroni
3rd June at 21:36
I logged in specially just to like this post. I would love to find another drink with the perfection of the negroni. Let me know if one ever appears. Wings were fun but they weren’t the Beatles 😅