Due to popular demand, that gorgeous Boulevardier Spritz from Friendsgiving is getting a permanent place in the cocktail section of WGC!
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Why I Love This Recipe
If you've ever had a Boulevardier before, you know it's a cocktail made of whiskey, sweet vermouth and Campari! I gave it a bit of a spin and used Bourbon and added a splash of sparkling water to make it a Boulevardier Spritz! Boulevardier's were big in the late 1920s in Paris (chic) and have recently had a resurgence here in the states. And lemme tell you, they are excellent. It's a bit of a spin on a Negroni and I know you'll all love these for Thanksgiving!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Bourbon - our current favorite is Four Roses
- Campari
- Sweet Vermouth - look for this one!
- Orange twist
- Sparkling Water
How to Make
- Add ice to a glass until it is nearly full. Pour in the Bourbon followed by the Campari and Sweet Vermouth and give it a quick stir.
- Top your drink off with a splash of sparkling water and add a slice of orange or an orange twist.
Tips & Tricks
This is a pretty straight forward cocktail recipe but two quick tips coming your way. First - the Bourbon is interchangeable with Whiskey in this recipe. Pick your favorite. Second, you're more than welcome to scale this up and batch it into a pitcher. My only suggestion there would be to add the sparkling water as you pour drinks for people so it doesn't fall flat.
Any sparking water is great but I have to tell you that the Blood Orange Tangerine Spindrift is exceptional and a welcome burst of flavor.
FAQ's
What is in a Boulevardier?
If you've ever had a Boulevardier before, you know it's a cocktail made of whiskey, sweet vermouth and campari! I gave it a bit of a spin and used Bourbon and added a splash of sparkling water to make it a Boulevardier Spritz! Boulevardier's were big in the late 1920s in Paris (chic) and have recently had a resurgence here in the states. And lemme tell you, they are excellent. It's a bit of a spin on a negroni and I know you'll all love these for Thanksgiving!
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Boulevardier Spritz
Ingredients
- crushed ice
- 1 ounce Bourbon
- 1 ounce Campari
- 1 ounce Sweet Vermouth
- Orange for garnish
- Sparkling Water
Instructions
- Add ice to a glass until it is nearly full. Pour in the Bourbon followed by the Campari and Sweet Vermouth and give it a quick stir.
- Top your drink off with a splash of sparkling water and add a slice of orange or an orange twist.
Signature drink for Thanksgiving this year and it did not disappoint. Going into the permanent menu!
Hii, can I make this for a big group in advance a day or 2 and just add sparkling water right before serving. Thank you!!
yes
This looks so festive!!!!