Honey Rye Boulevardier
A sophisticated whiskey cocktail where honey syrup mellows Campari's intensity for a velvety finish. This recipe, ready in about 9 minutes, brings together Honey, Water, Rye whiskey 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 250 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
- 0.5 oz Honey
- 0.5 oz Water
- 1.5 oz Rye whiskey
- 1.5 oz Sweet vermouth
- 1.5 oz Campari
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 0.5 oz honey and 0.5 oz water. Stir until dissolved, about 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Step 2: Add 1.5 oz rye whiskey, 1.5 oz sweet vermouth, 1.5 oz Campari, and cooled honey syrup to a mixing glass filled with ice cubes. Stir gently for 25 seconds until well-chilled and diluted.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled rocks glass over a single large ice cube and serve.
