This is a light and spritzy take on the classic Boulevardier from 1920s Paris! This Boulevardier Spritz is a negroni with bourbon whiskey instead of gin and is topped with tonic or soda water, so it's super bubbly and refreshing for summer!
This version of the bourbon boulevardier cocktail is like a negroni sbagliato but for bourbon lovers!
I love classic bourbon cocktails, and I spend most of the year drinking Old Fashioneds, like this how to make the perfect old fashioned or this fun riff, the bourbon espresso old fashioned. And this sparkling version of the classic Bourbon Boulevardier cocktail sounded too good to resist.
Key Ingredients
- Bourbon: Bourbon is the base for this cocktail, and I think a bourbon with orange or citrus notes, like Angels Envy, best blends and complements the Campari and orange peel.
- Sweet Vermouth: Sweet vermouth is a fortified wine that has been enhanced with botanicals, these flavors blend so well with the warm Bourbon.
- Campari: Campari is the Italian vibrant Italian bitter, it is similar to Aperol but much more bitter.
- Tonic or Soda Water: I prefer tonic because it maintains those elements of bitterness from the Boulevardier, but soda water works great for a super palatable spritz!
- Orange Slices: Finish the cocktail with fresh orange slices and enjoy!
How to make this recipe:
Step 1: Fill a glass with ice.
Step 2: Add the 1 ½ ounces of Bourbon, ¾ ounces of sweet vermouth, and ½ ounce of Campari. Stir to combine and to dilute slightly.
Step 3: Top with 2-3 ounces of tonic or soda water, and stir.
Step 4: Add an orange slice and serve!
Expert Tips:
Suggested Barware: Use a jigger to measure your Bourbon, vermouth, and Campari accurately. Also, using a cocktail stirrer is beneficial because it fits so well around the ice.
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Bourbon Boulevardier Spritz
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: cocktail
- Method: stirred
- Cuisine: american
Description
This is a light and spritzy take on the classic Boulevardier from 1920s Paris! This Boulevardier Spritz is a negroni with bourbon whiskey instead of gin and is topped with tonic or soda water, so it's super bubbly and refreshing for summer!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces Bourbon (preferably Angels Envy)
- ¾ ounces Sweet Vermouth
- ½ ounce Campari
- 2-3 ounces of tonic or soda water, depending on personal preference
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add the 1 ½ ounces of Bourbon, ¾ ounces sweet vermouth, and ½ ounce of Campari. Stir to combine and to dilute slightly.
- Top with tonic or soda water and stir.
- Finish the drink with an orange slice.
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