Bittersweet Sunset Sipper

This classic cocktail, known as the Boulevardier, combines the rich flavors of whiskey or bourbon, sweet vermouth, and Campari. It's a sophisticated and well-balanced drink with a beautiful mix of sweet, bitter, and citrusy notes. The orange twist and cherry garnish add a touch of elegance and complexity to this timeless cocktail.

Bittersweet Sunset Sipper

A sophisticated and well-balanced cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Campari, garnished with an orange twist and a cherry.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 1 ounce sweet vermouth
  • 1 ounce Campari
  • 1 orange rind twist
  • 1 maraschino or marinated cherry

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Pour the bourbon, sweet vermouth, and Campari into the shaker.
  3. Shake the ingredients well.
  4. Strain the mixture into a chilled rocks glass with ice.
  5. Twist the orange peel over the glass and drop it in.
  6. Add the cherry as a garnish.