Amaro Boulevardier
Bourbon's smoky warmth wrapped around Cynar's artichoke bitterness.
Time
4 min
Difficulty
Easy
Glass
Old Fashioned / Rocks
Method
Stirred
The Method
How to make it
- 01
Add bourbon, Cynar, and vermouth to a mixing glass with ice.
- 02
Stir for 25–30 seconds.
- 03
Strain over one large ice cube in a chilled rocks glass.
- 04
Express the orange peel over the surface, rub it around the rim, then drop it in.
- 05
Sip slowly. This one rewards patience.
Bartender's Tip
If you can find Cynar 70 Proof, use it here. The higher ABV stands up to the bourbon and keeps the drink from going flabby.
A Little History
The original Boulevardier appeared in Paris in the 1920s as a Negroni made with whiskey. Subbing Cynar for Campari keeps the bitter backbone but adds a vegetal, earthy depth that pairs beautifully with bourbon's vanilla.
