Rich, bold, and beautifully balanced, the Boulevardier is often described as the bourbon lover's answer to a Negroni. Made with bourbon, sweet vermouth, and Campari, this classic cocktail delivers notes of oak, citrus, spice, and bittersweet depth — all elevated by the perfect cocktail cherry garnish.
Ingredients
- 1¼ oz bourbon
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- Orange peel, for garnish
- Ice
- Optional garnish: Boozy Cocktail Cherries® by In the Curious Kitchen
Instructions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice.
- Add bourbon, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
- Stir until well chilled, about 20–30 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- Express an orange peel over the drink and garnish with a premium cocktail cherry.
Why It Works
The Boulevardier’s bittersweet profile pairs beautifully with dark cocktail cherries. The richness of the cherry softens Campari’s bitterness while complementing the caramel, vanilla, and oak notes found in bourbon.
Crafted in Kentucky by In the Curious Kitchen — where Southern heritage meets bourbon tradition — Boozy Cocktail Cherries® are made with imported dark Italian Amarena cherries soaked in bourbon syrup, making them an especially delicious garnish for spirit-forward cocktails like the Boulevardier.
