Meriwether Boulevardier
A rich, bitter, elegant cocktail where Meriwether’s cask-strength backbone stands up to Campari and sweet vermouth.
Equipment
- Mixing glass
- Jigger, bar spoon, julep strainer, peeler.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz / 45 ml Meriwether Bourbon
- 0.75 oz / 22 lm Campari
- 0.75 oz / 22 ml Sweet vermouth
- 1 Orange peel for garnish
Instructions
- Add Meriwether Bourbon, Campari, and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass.
- Fill the mixing glass with ice.
- Stir with a bar spoon for 25 to 30 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass over one large cube, or strain into a chilled coupe.
- Express the orange peel over the cocktail.
- Garnish with the orange peel and serve.
Notes
Pro Tip: Use fresh, refrigerated vermouth. Old vermouth will make the drink taste flat and overly bitter.