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, and 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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.
