Smoky Rye Boulevardier with Cherry Bark
A rich, smoky twist on the classic Boulevardier, highlighted by rye whiskey and a cherry-infused bark bitters finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Campari 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 180 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 rye whiskey
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1 oz Campari
- 2 dashes cherry bark bitters
- 1 strip orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass halfway with large ice cubes and pour in 1.5 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 1 oz Campari.
- Step 2: Add 2 dashes of cherry bark bitters, then stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
- Step 4: Express the oils of 1 wide orange peel strip over the surface, twist it to release the oils, then rim the glass and rest the peel inside as garnish.







