Timeless Classic

Boulevardier

Warm oak-aged bourbon balancing bitter crimson aperitif and rich botanical sweet vermouth.

Whiskey Stirred One large clear ice cube 3 min · 27% ABV

Batch Multiplier:

Browse Full Menu

Base recipe yield: 1 drink per version. Batch buttons multiply the complete recipe.

Current batch: 1× · 1 drink per version

🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Wide expressed orange twist

Bourbon Whiskey 45 ml
Red Bitter Aperitif 30 ml
Sweet Vermouth 30 ml

Preparation

Pour bourbon, red bitter aperitif, and sweet vermouth into an ice-filled mixing glass.
Stir smoothly for 25 to 30 seconds to soften the bitter edge and marry the oak notes.
Strain over a large cube in a rocks glass and express an orange twist across the top.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: No bitter aperitif or vermouth? Fresh ruby grapefruit juice simmered or stirred with orange marmalade and bitters recreates the bittersweet citrus backbone.

Bourbon Whiskey 50 ml
Red Wine 25 ml
Pink Grapefruit Juice 15 ml
Orange Marmalade or Honey 1 tsp
Aromatic Bitters 3 dashes

At-Home Steps

Stir marmalade with grapefruit juice and red wine until smooth, then add bourbon, bitters, and ice.
Shake briefly or stir briskly for 25 seconds and strain over fresh ice in a short glass.
Garnish with a fresh strip of orange peel.

From the ledger

How do you make Boulevardier at home with everyday ingredients?

No bitter aperitif or vermouth? Fresh ruby grapefruit juice simmered or stirred with orange marmalade and bitters recreates the bittersweet citrus backbone. Ingredients: 50 ml Bourbon Whiskey, 25 ml Red Wine, 15 ml Pink Grapefruit Juice, 1 tsp Orange Marmalade or Honey, 3 dashes Aromatic Bitters. Steps: Stir marmalade with grapefruit juice and red wine until smooth, then add bourbon, bitters, and ice. Shake briefly or stir briskly for 25 seconds and strain over fresh ice in a short glass. Garnish with a fresh strip of orange peel.

What is the full craft bar specification for Boulevardier?

Boulevardier (Whiskey, 27% ABV) is prepared stirred with one large clear ice cube and garnished with wide expressed orange twist. Ingredients: 45 ml (1 1/2 oz) Bourbon Whiskey, 30 ml (1 oz) Red Bitter Aperitif, 30 ml (1 oz) Sweet Vermouth.