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.
🍸 Style: Spirit-forward / Contemporary Classic
🌿 Flavor Profile: Bold, bitter, coffee-infused
🕰 Time to Make: 5 minutes
🥃 Glassware: Rocks glass or Old Fashioned glass
🧊 Method: Stirred
Mixing glass
Jigger or measuring tool
Bar spoon
Fine mesh strainer
Rocks glass
Fill the rocks glass with ice or place it in the freezer to chill while preparing 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
Stir for 20–30 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.
Discard the ice from the glass and strain the cocktail over a large ice cube or fresh ice.
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.
Appetizers: Prosciutto-wrapped figs, blue cheese crostini, or roasted nuts
Snacks: Dark chocolate truffles, espresso-dusted almonds, or candied orange peel
Dessert: Tiramisu, coffee panna cotta, or pecan pie
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