Boulevardier recipe

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Autumnal bourbon cousin of the Negroni, served on ice in an old-fashioned glass.

Aperitif Court Autumn cocktails Great classics
Volume 10.5 cl
Alcohol 28.3 %
Calories 1665 kcal
Colour Red, Brown
Difficulty Easy
Published 10/2026
Prep time 4 min
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Pour the bourbon, Campari and sweet vermouth into a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir for about thirty seconds.
  3. Strain into an old-fashioned glass over a large ice cube.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Old-fashioned glass

Old-fashioned glass glass Buy

History

Created in 1920s Paris by Erskine Gwynne, an American expatriate who published the magazine “Boulevardier”, it appeared in 1927 in Harry's New York Bar book “Barflies and Cocktails”.

Decoration

Express an orange zest over the glass, then drop it into the drink.

Variation

Using rye whiskey instead of bourbon makes it drier and spicier.

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Frequently asked questions

What else is Boulevardier called?

The Boulevardier cocktail is also known as boulevardier, bourbon negroni, whiskey negroni, campari whiskey cocktail.

Which glass should Boulevardier be served in?

It is recommended to serve this recipe in a Old-fashioned glass.

What is the volume of Boulevardier?

The volume of the Boulevardier cocktail is 10.5 cl.

What is the alcohol content of Boulevardier?

The alcohol content of the Boulevardier recipe is 28.3%.

How many calories are in Boulevardier?

The calories of the Boulevardier cocktail are estimated at 1665 calories.

What colour is Boulevardier?

The Boulevardier cocktail is Red, Brown in colour.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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Updated on 17/10/2026

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