Boulevardier

As big Campari fans, my husband and I have long enjoyed using the bitter Italian liqueur to make a round of negronis or spritzes or safecrackers at the end of the day. But over the past few months, we’ve found ourselves swapping out gin for bourbon in our negronis — officially turning them into Boulevardiers instead — and have been reminded how much we both love that rich balance of bitter, sweet, oaky, caramel-y flavors. It’s the perfect sipper to warm you up in the wintertime, and that vibrant red with a twist of orange is as gorgeous as always.

The great thing about Boulevardier cocktails is that they are also incredibly quick and easy to mix up in just a few minutes, making them great for busy evenings or a great option for easy entertaining. And while we’re partial to making Boulevardiers with bourbon in our house — and actually prefer to add a bit of extra bourbon to the usual 1:1:1 ingredient ratio to really let those caramel notes shine — you’re totally welcome to opt for spicier rye whiskey instead if you prefer.

So grab a bottle of Campari and let’s make a round together, friends!

• 1 1/2 ounces bourbon
• 1 ounce Campari
• 1 ounce sweet vermouth
• orange twist