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stir · Rocks Easy ~3 min

Boulevardier

A whiskey-based cousin of the Negroni with bourbon, Campari, and sweet vermouth — entirely spirituous and stirred, perfect for batching ahead and stirring to dilution.

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BitterBoozy & strongHerbal
Ingredients 3
ABV before dilution 30.7%
Batch reference 12 serves

Ingredients

Bourbon whiskey 1.5 oz
Campari 1 oz
Sweet vermouth 1 oz
Total volume 3.50 oz

Garnish: Orange peel

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Base spiritWhiskey
Strength · Spirit-forward 30.7% ABV before dilution
Standard drinks1.79
GlasswareRocks

How to make it

Stirred · Easy · about 3 minutes

  1. 1

    Add the bourbon whiskey, campari and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice.

  2. 2

    Stir for 20–30 seconds until well-chilled and properly diluted.

  3. 3

    Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.

  4. 4

    Garnish with orange peel.

Tools you'll need

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Making a batch for a party?

This example makes 12 servings with added water at 22% of the full recipe volume before dilution. This is a planning assumption; water from ice at service is not predicted. Edit this recipe and create a purchase sheet → See the pre-calculated 10-serve batch →

Total batch51.2 oz
+ Dilution water9.2 oz
Estimated finished ABV25.2%
Ingredient × 12 mL
Bourbon whiskey 18.0 oz 532
Campari 12.0 oz 355
Sweet vermouth 12.0 oz 355

BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.

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Boulevardier FAQ

What's in a Boulevardier?

A classic Boulevardier is made with bourbon whiskey, campari, sweet vermouth. It's stirred and served in a rocks glass.

What is the ABV of a Boulevardier?

The listed ingredients calculate to approximately 30.7% ABV before added water or ice melt, with approximately 1.79 US standard drinks per serving. Water lowers the concentration but does not change the alcohol quantity.

Should I shake or stir a Boulevardier?

Stir it. The Boulevardier is spirit-forward with no citrus, so stirring keeps it silky and crystal-clear.

How do I batch Boulevardiers for a party?

Scale each ingredient by your number of servings. Open this recipe in the batch planner to choose added water, package sizes and ingredients to hold for service. Preset water percentages are planning assumptions applied to all recipe liquid before dilution, not predictions of ice melt.

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