Rye Boulevardier recipe
The Boulevardier's spicier cousin — rye whiskey brings edge to the bitter-sweet balance.
Method: Stir ·
Glass: Coupe glass ·
Time: 3 min ·
Difficulty: Beginner ·
Family: The Old Fashioned Family
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Rye Whiskey
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 1 oz Campari
How to make a Rye Boulevardier
- Add rye, sweet vermouth, and Campari to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir for 30 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with an expressed orange twist.
Garnish
Orange twist.
Pro tip
Rye's spice cuts through the Campari's bitterness differently than bourbon — it's sharper, more angular. Try Rittenhouse 100 for a version that really stands up to the bitter and sweet.
History of the Rye Boulevardier
The Boulevardier was created by Erskine Gwynne, an American writer in 1920s Paris. While the original likely used bourbon, the rye variation has become equally popular in modern cocktail bars for its spicier profile.
Flavour profile
Bitter, Spicy, Sweet, Complex
Variations
- Left Hand — Add chocolate bitters for depth
- Old Pal — Use dry vermouth instead of sweet for a drier drink
- Kingston Negroni — Use Jamaican rum instead of whiskey
Practise making the Rye Boulevardier in the free Virtual Bar game.