The Boulevardier 2.0 is a contemporary twist on the classic Boulevardier cocktail, which itself is a whiskey-based riff on the Negroni. The 2.0 version elevates the original by incorporating a splash of cold brew coffee for added depth, complexity, and a subtle coffee kick. It’s rich, bitter, and warmly spiced, perfect for after-dinner sipping.
📋 Cocktail Overview
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🍸 Style: Spirit-forward / Contemporary Classic
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🌿 Flavor Profile: Bold, bitter, coffee-infused
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🕰 Time to Make: 5 minutes
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🥃 Glassware: Rocks glass or Old Fashioned glass
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🧊 Method: Stirred
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Mixing glass
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Jigger or measuring tool
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Bar spoon
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Fine mesh strainer
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Rocks glass
1. Chill the Glass
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Fill the rocks glass with ice or place it in the freezer to chill while preparing the cocktail.
2. Mix the Cocktail
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In a mixing glass filled with ice, add:
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1½ oz bourbon or rye
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¾ oz Campari
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¾ oz sweet vermouth
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¼ oz cold brew coffee concentrate
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Stir for 20–30 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.
3. Strain & Serve
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Discard the ice from the glass and strain the cocktail over a large ice cube or fresh ice.
4. Garnish & Finish
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Express the oils from an orange twist over the glass and drop it in.
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Optionally, float a single coffee bean on the surface for a subtle coffee aroma.
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Bold Coffee Flavor: Increase the cold brew coffee to ½ oz for a more pronounced coffee note.
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Spicy Kick: Add a dash of chili bitters or a bar spoon of spiced syrup for extra warmth.
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Sweeter Version: Add ¼ oz of maple syrup or demerara syrup for a touch of sweetness.
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Richer Profile: Use an aged rum or brandy instead of whiskey for a smoother, more caramel-forward cocktail.
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Cold Brew Swap: Use a coffee liqueur like Mr. Black or Kahlúa in place of cold brew for a richer, sweeter finish.
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Appetizers: Prosciutto-wrapped figs, blue cheese crostini, or roasted nuts
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Snacks: Dark chocolate truffles, espresso-dusted almonds, or candied orange peel
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Dessert: Tiramisu, coffee panna cotta, or pecan pie
Ingredients
Directions
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Mixing glass
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Jigger or measuring tool
-
Bar spoon
-
Fine mesh strainer
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Rocks glass
1. Chill the Glass
-
Fill the rocks glass with ice or place it in the freezer to chill while preparing the cocktail.
2. Mix the Cocktail
-
In a mixing glass filled with ice, add:
-
1½ oz bourbon or rye
-
¾ oz Campari
-
¾ oz sweet vermouth
-
¼ oz cold brew coffee concentrate
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Stir for 20–30 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.
3. Strain & Serve
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Discard the ice from the glass and strain the cocktail over a large ice cube or fresh ice.
4. Garnish & Finish
-
Express the oils from an orange twist over the glass and drop it in.
-
Optionally, float a single coffee bean on the surface for a subtle coffee aroma.
-
Bold Coffee Flavor: Increase the cold brew coffee to ½ oz for a more pronounced coffee note.
-
Spicy Kick: Add a dash of chili bitters or a bar spoon of spiced syrup for extra warmth.
-
Sweeter Version: Add ¼ oz of maple syrup or demerara syrup for a touch of sweetness.
-
Richer Profile: Use an aged rum or brandy instead of whiskey for a smoother, more caramel-forward cocktail.
-
Cold Brew Swap: Use a coffee liqueur like Mr. Black or Kahlúa in place of cold brew for a richer, sweeter finish.
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Appetizers: Prosciutto-wrapped figs, blue cheese crostini, or roasted nuts
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Snacks: Dark chocolate truffles, espresso-dusted almonds, or candied orange peel
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Dessert: Tiramisu, coffee panna cotta, or pecan pie