Whiskey drinks often come with a bit of class, and this one in no exception. This is the Boulevardier.
As we work our way through Autumn , we felt it would be appropriate to start covering more Autumn style drinks. With that in mind we felt we should start covering more Whiskey cocktails and we are starting with the Boulevardier. Its origin can be traced back to American born writer Erskine Gwynne who founded a monthly magazine in Paris called Boulevardier, which appeared from 1927 to 1932.
The Boulevardier is very similar to the Negroni, in that it shares two of its three ingredients Campari and Sweet Vermouth. It differs in that it makes use of Bourbon or Rye Whiskey over Gin which is used in the Negroni. You would think this is a small change, but it makes all the difference, changing the crisp sweet and bitter taste of a Negroni to a more rich and sharp taste you get from the Boulevardier.
The quantities of Whiskey and Gin are also different in these drinks as the Boulevardier uses more Whiskey to cut the bitter Campari and rich herbal Vermouth. Of course, you still get the same bittersweet combo from the Campari and Vermouth , but between these two it is the small difference that makes all the difference. The Old Pal cocktail is also very similar to these drinks but opts for Dry Vermouth over sweet.
As mentioned, this recipe lets you choose between Bourbon or Rye Whiskey for your base spirit. This is completely down to preference as some people prefer the spicey nature of Rye Whiskey over the more commonly used Bourbon. This is also a drink you will want to use a good quality of ingredients on as you will then get the most out of its sharp and abrasive flavours and tones. So, give it a go and you may just find yourself back in 1920’s Paris with a new favourite drink! Here is how it is made.
Ingredients
1 ½ oz. (45ml) Bourbon
1 oz. (30ml) Sweet Vermouth
1.oz (30ml) Campari
Garnish: Orange Zest
Preparation
Add ice to an Old Fashioned glass.
Add in your ingredients.
Stir well .
Garnish with an Orange Zest.
Additional Information
To add a little extra to this drink, you can rim the edge of your glass with your Orange zest letting the oils and juices out. This will also give the drink a pleasant aroma. Twisting the zest over the drink will also help expel these oils into it to add a hint of orange flavour.
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