Salted Boulevardier
The original boulevardier cocktail dates back to the 1920s, a creation attributed to Erskine Gwynne, an American expatriate who ran a Parisian magazine called Boulevardier.
The salted boulevardier takes this classic a step further with Jefferson’s Ocean, a bourbon aged at sea, where the constant movement, temperature variations, and salty air impart the bourbon with a unique flavor profile – including the aromas of sweet tobacco and sea spray. A pinch of sea salt nods to Jefferson’s Ocean’s nautical aging process and enhances the cocktail’s flavor profile perfectly.
Crafting the Perfect Salt Boulevardier Cocktail
Please only share with people over the legal drinking age.
Jefferson’s Ocean brings its distinctive maritime qualities to this twist on the classic boulevardier. This bourbon’s nuanced profile, with hints of caramel, brown sugar, and sea spray, complements the bitter Campari and the herbal, sweet vermouth. A pinch of sea salt is the perfect final touch – amplifying the cocktail’s flavors, enhancing both the sweetness and bitterness.
Serve your salted boulevardier over a large ice cube. This not only gives the cocktail its classic look, but also slows down dilution, allowing the drinker to savor the intricate flavors for longer.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 1 PREP TIME: 5 minutes
1½ parts Jefferson’s Ocean
¾ parts Campari
¾ parts sweet vermouth
Pinch of sea salt
Orange peel (for garnish)
How to Make
- Add bourbon, Campari, and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass with ice and stir until cold.
- Strain into a rocks glass over ice.
- Express the oils from the orange peel over the glass and drop it in for garnish. Add a pinch of sea salt.
