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Caspian Berggren’s Avatar Caspian Berggren
2nd February at 18:13
Slightly too sweet if you're looking for a Negroni but certainly interesting. I love how the hazelnut liqueur vanilla really brings out the chocolate from the bourbon. The venous tones and Campari keeps it from being cloying. Adding an orange peel could be an interesting addition.
13th January at 23:38
I recommend adding a dash of vanilla bitters and/or chocolate bitters. Adds much more interest and complexity.
Erik Maloney’s Avatar Erik Maloney
24th April 2024 at 11:14
Topping this up with a couple ounces of tonic water makes for a particularly nice highballed Negroni variant.
Chris Brislawn’s Avatar Chris Brislawn
27th October 2023 at 04:30
GREAT drink, weird name. Ok, it’s from Munich; it’s a “Hazelnut Boulevardier,” what’s “Western” about it? The smell of dark chocolate (next time I’ll grate a little for more nose) works wonders with the hazelnut. Instead of Simon’s 2:2:2:1 ratio I used 6:3:2:2 (in quarter ounces) to tame the Campari and reduce the sugar. The hazelnut was subtle but discernible (could go 6:3:3:2) and it was still sweet and bitter enough. Maybe add cocoa bitters. I call my version “Boulevards of Munich.”
Joel Meierfeldt ’s Avatar Joel Meierfeldt
10th February 2023 at 08:38
I didn't have dark chcolate at home and accompanies the drink with a pack of Toffifee (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toffifee) - caramel cups containing nougat, caramel and a hazelnut, topped with a chocolate button. I don't know about the availability of it outside Central Europe though. This was the perfect match. Of course you will largely exceed the nutrition value given here :-)
Alasdair MacDonald’s Avatar Alasdair MacDonald
31st October 2022 at 13:05
Gosh, have just tried this but with 100 proof Rye, Montenegro amaro, homemade Hazelnut Liqueur and Antica formula and it is scrummy. Thought I'd better write this before I have another.
Andrew Gelb’s Avatar Andrew Gelb
7th November 2021 at 21:36
Leon & Sander, may I ask how many drops of the orange bitters each of you employed? And, Calvin, what an interesting substitution!
Leon Camfield’s Avatar Leon Camfield
10th May 2022 at 19:42
Two, my standard “seasoning” ?
chris wheeler’s Avatar chris wheeler
28th October 2021 at 21:01
Really enjoyed this, but possibly a touch sweet as is (as others have said)
Cameron Carter’s Avatar Cameron Carter
27th October 2021 at 00:29
Wow.
Calvin Grant’s Avatar Calvin Grant
22nd May 2021 at 04:08
Haven't tried a Negroni I didn't like. This one was no exception. HAZELNUT negroni ! Like Andrew I was looking for something nice to do with Frangelico. Still want the bitter. Tried a few dashes Angostura Orange Bitters ; wasn't not an improvement but slight so I added about twelve dashes Regan's Orange Bitters. Interesting. What's that orange hazelnut confection? Immediately made another, this time with Punt e Mes rather than Antica Formula. Wow!
Andrew Gelb’s Avatar Andrew Gelb
12th June 2020 at 02:16
Very nice drink. I was looking for a good use of Frangelico. But, I think next time I might add a few dashes of orange bitters to up the bitterness and add a bit more complexity.
Leon Camfield’s Avatar Leon Camfield
7th November 2021 at 20:25
I made this, tried it, liked it, read your comment, added the butters, tried it again & absolutely loved it. The orange bitters somehow dialled down the bitterness of the Campari, which works for me.
Sander Pastoor’s Avatar Sander Pastoor
29th April 2021 at 18:44
Good tip
Tried it for the first time, with bitters. Definitely a nice balanced cocktail.