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There\u2019s nothing like unwinding with a drink at the end of the day. For some, it\u2019s a martini<\/a> or a gimlet, while others prefer the likes of a classic Negroni<\/a>. If you\u2019re not keen on vodka or gin, I recommend a boulevardier: a Negroni with bourbon. It’s a complex libation and an all-too-often underrated classic cocktail<\/a>.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a Negroni (equal parts gin, Campari and sweet vermouth) that uses bourbon in lieu of gin. The switch is simple, but the flavor profile couldn\u2019t be more different. That sweetness and hint of smoke you find in bourbon makes the boulevardier less bitter than the Negroni and adds more nuance.<\/p>\n Combine the bourbon, vermouth and Campari in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until the cocktail shaker is chilled and condensation forms on the outside, about 30 seconds.<\/p>\n Strain the liquids into an ice-filled rocks glass.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> Use the largest ice cubes you can find. There are specially made ice cube trays<\/a> that form very large ice cubes specifically made for not watering down cocktails. Small ice cubes melt too quickly and water down the drink.<\/p>\n Garnish with an orange peel and serve.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> To create an orange peel twist, use a paring knife to cut a thin slice of orange peel, or invest in a channel knife<\/a>. Roll the cut peel into a twist, and place it on the rim of your glass.<\/p>\n Yes, you can make a boulevardier ahead of time. Just leave the ice out of the drink until you\u2019re ready to serve it.<\/p>\n This cocktail dates to Prohibition-era Paris. It was first mixed up by the legendary Harry MacElhone, an early 20th-century bartender famous for Harry\u2019s New York Bar in Paris. He crafted the cocktail for Erskine Gwynne, founder of a Parisian magazine called, you guessed it, Boulevardier<\/em>.<\/p>\n The drink fell out of favor for decades only to experience a resurgence in recent years. It\u2019s not as famous as its gin-based sibling, the Negroni, but the boulevardier definitely deserves our renewed interest.<\/p>\n Boulevardier is pronounced as \u201cboo-leh-var-dee-aye\u201d in French. Merriam-Webster translates boulevardier as \u201ca frequenter of Parisian boulevards\u201d or \u201ca man about town.\u201d It\u2019s not too far off from the meaning of a bon vivant<\/em>\u2014someone who enjoys a sociable and luxurious lifestyle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Made with bourbon, vermouth and Campari, the boulevardier is rich, bitter and spirit-foward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":1992962,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[305513,305522,304328,305487,304338,303887,304350,324623,303883],"categories-v2":[310840,310849,308984,310796,308992,308478,309001,309177,308476],"coauthors":[39575,342012],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Dubai Chocolate 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Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Boulevardier Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Shake up the liquors<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Strain<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Garnish and enjoy<\/h3>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n
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Can I make a boulevardier ahead of time?<\/h2>\n
Boulevardier Tips<\/h2>\n
What is the history of a boulevardier?<\/h3>\n
How do you pronounce boulevardier?<\/h3>\n