Description
Smooth whiskey meets bitter campari in this Beer Boulevardier, blending robust cocktail traditions with hoppy innovation. Spirited mixologists will discover a complex drink that bridges classic Italian aperitivo culture with modern craft beer sensibilities.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) Campari
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) sweet vermouth
Beer Component:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) amber ale or IPA
Garnish:
- Orange twist
- Cherry (optional)
Dilution:
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill a mixing vessel with crushed ice and pour the bourbon or rye whiskey, Campari, and sweet vermouth, ensuring precise proportions for balanced flavor complexity.
- Agitate the liquid mixture thoroughly with a bar spoon, rotating smoothly to create a harmonious blend and chill the cocktail to optimal temperature.
- Select a sturdy rocks glass and load it with fresh ice cubes, creating a solid foundation for the drink’s presentation.
- Delicately strain the chilled spirits mixture into the prepared glass, allowing it to cascade smoothly over the ice.
- Select an amber ale or IPA with complementary flavor notes and gently cascade the beer over the cocktail, creating a layered visual effect.
- Employ a subtle stirring motion to integrate the beer with the existing spirit blend, ensuring a cohesive drinking experience.
- Extract a vibrant orange and carefully twist its peel above the glass, releasing aromatic essential oils that will enhance the drink’s sensory profile.
- Gently drape the orange twist along the glass rim or drop it directly into the cocktail for additional citrus essence.
- Optionally crown the drink with a luxardo or maraschino cherry, positioned elegantly on a cocktail pick or nestled alongside the orange garnish.
- Serve immediately to preserve the drink’s temperature and carbonation integrity.
Notes
- Select a robust bourbon or rye whiskey to stand up to the strong Campari and beer flavors.
- Choose an amber ale or IPA with complementary malt or hop characteristics that enhance the cocktail’s complexity.
- Chill the mixing glass and rocks glass beforehand to maintain the drink’s optimal temperature and prevent dilution.
- Experiment with different beer styles like a stout or wheat beer to create unique flavor variations of the classic Boulevardier.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg