Boulevardier Cocktail with Campari and Bourbon
A bold and bittersweet cocktail combining bourbon whiskey, Campari, and sweet vermouth for a rich, warming drink. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, Campari, sweet vermouth for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz bourbon whiskey
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 piece orange twist
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to chill. Pour 1.5 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz Campari, and 1 oz sweet vermouth into the glass.
- Step 2: Stir gently for 30 seconds until the mixture is cold and slightly diluted.
- Step 3: Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
- Step 4: Express the oils from 1 orange twist over the drink, rim the glass with the twist, then drop it in as garnish.







