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Boulevardier

Posted by Dan. Created by Signature cocktail of Erskine Gwynne, writer and socialite, nephew of Vanderbilt.
1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon
1 oz Campari
1 oz Sweet vermouth
1 Maraschino cherry (as garnish)
Instructions

Stir, strain, straight up, cocktail glass

Notes

Bracingly bitter, particularly with the Carpano Antica.

History

A great cocktail, but the modernized 1794 is even better.

Curator rating
4 stars
Average rating
4.5 stars
(78 ratings)

From the Knowledge Vault

Amari & bitter friends: an update

Prior to The Great Site Update of Christmas 2014, we published a list of amari hidden under a link on the recommended brands page. We have put some time and thought into our bitter friends, and have split the list into our top dozen or so recommendations, plus a list of other amari that are available.

Some amari are easy to find; others ... not so much. There are hundreds of amari that aren't even imported to the US. Look for amari at larger liquor stores, or specialty stores in the Italian section of your city.

Click »»» Amari & friends ««« to read more, also available under RESOURCES.

 

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Recent Discussion

  • Re Campari Swizzle, 15 hours 3 minutes ago Artur B commented:

    Out of Falernum so I halfed Amaro di Angostura and Amaro Nonino. Nice.

  • Re Fernet & Coke, 1 day ago Shawn C commented:

    Looking at a name change for this since "Fernet and Coke" is how the Argentinian "Fernet con Coca" is typically referred to in English. I am thinking something like "Fernet Medley & Coke" or similar since the presence of three different fernets stands out in this different style of cocktail.

  • Re Smoking Monkey, 3 days ago Shawn C commented:

    Curator's note: Copyrighted image removed before publishing. If it isn't your personal image, or public domain, or used under license by you (e.g. from your own website or own published article) then don't attach it to your recipe submission.

  • Re Smoking Jacket, 3 days ago lesliec commented:

    A good drink, enhanced by some orange zest expressed over (which Fred's post mentions but Stew's seems not to). Flamed optional.

  • Re Teton Tanya, 5 days ago stirred commented:

    Solid, though a bit sweet with the stock proportions. I would reduce the Aperol and Cynar by equal amounts. In this case, I just added more Rye, but next time would start with 1/0.5/0.5, perhaps 1/0.75/0.75 if I wanted something sweeter.