Boulevardier

The Boulevardier is related to the Negroni, but, uh, better.

We asked 11 of America's best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Boulevardier—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.

Essentially a Negroni with whiskey swapped in for gin, this classic is a beautiful cocktail in its own right.

What is Boulevardier? Sometimes described as "Negroni’s long-lost autumnal cousin," Boulevardier is a mixed drink made with a combination of Campari, sweet vermouth, and bourbon or rye whiskey. The ingredients are mixed with ice, then strained into a chilled cocktail glass

Manhattan or Boulevardier? Same whiskey and sweet vermouth base, but these two classics take you in different directions. The Manhattan keeps it sharp with bitters for that rich, bold hit of flavor. Meanwhile, the Boulevardier switches things up with Campari, bringing a bitter-sweet punch and a little warmth. Two iconic cocktails, which one would you choose?

The Boulevardier is a classic twist of the Negroni cocktail, replacing the original Gin with Rye Whiskey. A heavy hitting Bourbon base with the added depth of the bitter Campari and sweet vermouth. Bartender Tip: Using a huge ice block or ball will slow the dilution, keep the cocktail chilled and looks great for Social Media!

Toasty rye whiskey with a touch of port, the bittersweet beauty of aperitivo, lovely botanicals from a lightly sweet local vermouth, and a sublime touch of coffee liqueur woven throughout!

You can think of this simple three-ingredient cocktail as a whiskey negroni, but the boulevardier recipe is worth appreciating on its own.

Manhattan or Boulevardier? Same whiskey and sweet vermouth base, but these two classics take you in different directions. The Manhattan keeps it sharp with bitters for that rich, bold hit of flavor. Meanwhile, the Boulevardier switches things up with Campari, bringing a bitter-sweet punch and a little warmth. Two iconic cocktails, which one would you choose?

The Boulevardier, a sophisticated twist on the Negroni, belongs to the Americano family of cocktails. Created in the 1920s by American expat, Erskine Gwynne, the Boulevardier substitutes Rye whiskey for the Negroni's gin, offering a more robust and spicy profile.