Boulevardier
Base Spirit
Bourbon, Rye Whiskey
Flavour Type
Bitter/Strong
Cocktail Type
Classic
A sophisticated cocktail with a unique balance of bitterness and sweetness.
Origin/History
First appeared in "Barflies and Cocktails" (1927), credited to Erskine Gwynne.
Serving Instructions
Stir with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Occassion
Evening, Classic cocktail hours
Year of Creation
Late 1920s
Classic/Modern
Classic
Garnishes
Orange zest
Aroma
Bitter with sweet undertones
Texture/Consistency
Smooth, Rich
Pairings
Heavy appetizers, meat dishes
Fun Facts
Rediscovered and popularized during the craft cocktail movementit became an IBA official cocktail in 2020.
Shaking/Stirring Instructions
Stir well with ice
Ingredients
- Bourbon or rye whiskey
- Campari
- Sweet red vermouth
Preparation Method
- 45 ml bourbon or rye whiskey
- 30 ml Campari
- 30 ml sweet red vermouth
FIND
Bartending for
Your Party
Related Drinks
Long Island Iced Tea
A potent cocktail made with a mix of vodka, tequila, rum, gin, triple sec, lemon juice, and cola.
Old Etonian
A refined combination of gin, Lillet Blanc, orange liqueur, and orange bitters.
Porto Flip
A rich cocktail made with brandy, port, and egg yolk.
Black Velvet
A blend of the richness of stout and the effervescence of champagne.
Kir
A French cocktail made with white wine and crème de cassis.
Bellini
An Italian cocktail made with Prosecco and peach purée, known for its light flavor.
Mint Julep
A Southern cocktail with bourbon, mint, sugar, and crushed ice.
Paradise
A refreshing mix of gin, apricot brandy, and orange juice.
Corpse Reviver
A hangover-curing cocktail with absinthe, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, lemon juice, and gin.
Spritz
A classic Italian aperitif with Prosecco, bitters, and soda water.
Cosmopolitan
A cocktail made with vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec, and lime juice.
Sazerac
A classic New Orleans cocktail with cognac or rye whiskey, absinthe, and bitters.
Whiskey Smash
A cocktail with whiskey, fresh lemon, mint, and simple syrup.
Bee's Knees
A Prohibition-era cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup.
Caipirinha
Brazil's national cocktail, made with cachaça, sugar, and lime.
Suffering Bastard
An exotic mix of gin, brandy, lime juice, ginger ale, and bitters.
Mary Pickford
A sweet and fruity cocktail made with rum, pineapple juice, maraschino liqueur, and grenadine.
Gin and Tonic
Gin and tonic water.
Hanky Panky
A variation on the sweet martini, distinguished by Fernet-Branca.
Pina Colada
A tropical cocktail made with rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice.
Gimlet
A classic cocktail made with gin and lime juice, often sweetened with simple syrup.
Rickey
A highball cocktail with gin or bourbon, lime juice, and carbonated water.
Paloma
A Mexican cocktail with tequila, lime juice, and grapefruit soda.
Aperol Spritz
A popular Italian aperitif made with Prosecco, Aperol, and soda water.
The Champagne Cocktail
A celebratory cocktail with Champagne, sugar, Angostura bitters, brandy, and a maraschino cherry.
Seabreeze
A refreshing cocktail with vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice.
Cooperstown Cocktail
A cocktail with gin, dry vermouth, and fresh mint leaves.
Blackthorn
A cocktail with gin, sweet vermouth, absinthe, and Angostura bitters.
Zombie
A strong and fruity tiki cocktail, made with various rums, liqueurs, and tropical juices.
Old Pal
A balanced cocktail with rye whiskey, dry vermouth, and Campari.
Vesper
A sophisticated cocktail made famous by James Bond, featuring gin, vodka, and Kina Lillet.
French Connection
A sophisticated cocktail made with cognac and amaretto.
Irish Coffee
A cocktail with hot coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, topped with cream.
Rum Swizzle
A classic Caribbean punch made with gold rum, falernum, lime juice, and Angostura bitters.
Pink Gin
A strong naval cocktail made simply with gin and a few dashes of Angostura bitters.
Canchanchara
A Cuban cocktail made with aguardiente, honey, and lime juice.
Blood and Sand
A blend of Scotch whisky, cherry liqueur, sweet vermouth, and orange juice.
Planter's Punch
A traditional rum punch combining rum, lemon juice, and sweet and spicy ingredients.
Screwdriver
A simple cocktail made with vodka and orange juice.
Clover Club
A fruity and sour cocktail with a foamy head due to the egg white.
Dry Martini
A cocktail made with gin and vermouth, garnished with an olive or a lemon twist.
Royal Bermuda
A classic tropical cocktail with dark rum, light rum, lime juice, falernum, orange curaçao, and Angostura bitters.
Rob Roy
A Scottish twist on the Manhattan, made with Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and bitters.
Tipperary
A cocktail with Irish whiskey, sweet red Vermouth, green Chartreuse, and Angostura bitters.
Aviation
A classic cocktail with a floral note, combining gin with maraschino liqueur and lemon juice.
Tuxedo
A cocktail with gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters, maraschino, and absinthe.
Gin Fizz
A simple and refreshing cocktail with gin and lemon juice.
Paper Plane
A balanced cocktail with bourbon, Aperol, amaro liqueur, and lemon juice.
Negroni
An iconic Italian cocktail with a balance of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
Horse's Neck
A long drink with bourbon or brandy, ginger ale, and lemon peel.
Cuba Libre
A refreshing drink with rum, cola, and a splash of lime, also known as Rum and Coke.
Sazerac
A classic New Orleans cocktail made with cognac or rye whiskey, absinthe, and bitters.
Gibson
A martini variant with gin, dry vermouth, garnished with a pickled onion.
Bloody Mary
A savory and spicy cocktail made with vodka, tomato juice, and seasonings.
Mojito
A refreshing Cuban cocktail consisting of rum, mint, lime, sugar, and soda water.
Mimosa
A refreshing cocktail made with champagne and chilled citrus juice, typically orange juice.
Whiskey Sour
A classic cocktail balancing whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar.
Gin Pahit
A cocktail with gin and Angostura bitters.
Boulevardier
A sophisticated cocktail with a unique balance of bitterness and sweetness.
Golden Dream
A creamy cocktail made with Galliano, triple sec, orange juice, and cream.
Black Russian
A simple yet potent cocktail made with vodka and coffee liqueur.
New York Sour
A whiskey sour variant with rye or bourbon, simple syrup, lemon juice, egg white, and red wine.
Hemingway Special
A tart cocktail with rum, lime juice, maraschino liqueur, and grapefruit juice.
White Russian
A rich cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream or milk.
Gin Sour
Made with gin, lemon juice, and sugar.
Singapore Sling
A tropical cocktail made with gin, cherry liqueur, Cointreau, Bénédictine, grenadine, pineapple juice, lime juice, and bitters.
Last Word
An equal-parts cocktail blending the complex flavors of gin, green chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice.
Monkey Gland
A blend of gin, orange juice, grenadine, and a hint of absinthe.
Americano
A bitter, refreshing cocktail with a complex flavor profile.
Pisco Sour
A South American cocktail with Pisco, lime juice, simple syrup, egg white, and bitters.
Dark 'N' Stormy
A dark rum and ginger beer cocktail, garnished with lime.
Brandy Manhattan
A variation of the Manhattan using brandy.
Bronx
A cocktail similar to a perfect martini but with orange juice.
Daiquiri
A simple, classic cocktail featuring rum and lime.
Godfather
A simple yet rich cocktail combining Scotch whisky and amaretto.
Margarita
A well-known tequila-based cocktail, combining tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur, often served with a salted rim.
Kamikaze
A sharp cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, and lime juice.
French 75
An elegant drink made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and champagne.
Vieux Carré
A cocktail from New Orleans with cognac, rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and bitters.
Manhattan
A classic cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters.
Bronx
A mix of gin, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, and orange juice.
Tequila Sunrise
A cocktail made with tequila, orange juice, and grenadine, known for its gradient color.
Angel Face
A harmonious blend of gin, apricot brandy, and calvados with a fruity and slightly sweet taste.
Casino
A mix of gin, Maraschino, and lemons with a classy touch.
Caesar
A Canadian cocktail similar to a Bloody Mary but with clamato juice, vodka, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
Stinger
A simple after-dinner drink with brandy and white crème de menthe.
Brandy Old Fashioned
Brandy with sugar, bitters, water, garnished with an orange slice and cherry.
Between the Sheets
A classic, pre-prohibition cocktail with a citrus and sweet profile, often served as a dessert drink.
Rusty Nail
A simple and strong cocktail blending Scotch whisky with Drambuie.
Brandy Crusta
An early cocktail using citrus, distinguished by its sugar rim.
Moscow Mule
A cocktail with vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice, served in a copper mug.
Tom Collins
A classic cocktail with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and carbonated water.
Harvey Wallbanger
A cocktail with vodka, orange juice, and Galliano, known for its herbal flavor.
Corpse Reviver #2
A 'hair of the dog' cocktail with gin, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, lemon juice, and absinthe.
Mai Tai
A popular tiki cocktail featuring rum, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and orange liqueur.
Grasshopper
A mint-chocolate flavored cocktail made with crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream.
Old Fashioned
A traditional cocktail with whiskey, sugar, water, and bitters.
Martinez
An early predecessor to the martini, with gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and bitters.
Alexander
A creamy and smooth cocktail with a rich chocolate flavor.
Ramos Gin Fizz
A frothy and creamy cocktail with gin, lemon and lime juices, egg white, sugar, cream, orange flower water, and soda.
John Collins
A refreshing cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water.
Kir Royale
A French cocktail with Champagne and crème de cassis, balancing sweetness and acidity.
Sidecar
A popular cocktail made with cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice.
White Lady
An elegant cocktail with gin, triple sec, and lemon juice.