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The Rye Boulevardier (Smoked)

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Why you are pouring this tonight

Build a Boulevardier with rye whisky for more bite, then serve it under a glass cloche filled with applewood smoke. The smoke layer adds real drama and a campfire note that deepens the whisky’s character.

What changes from the Boulevardier

Bourbon becomes rye. Drink is smoked under a cloche before serving.

What to pour it alongside

Smoked meats, aged cheese, anywhere whisky earns its keep.

The recipe

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The Rye Boulevardier (Smoked)

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 45 ml rye whisky
  • 30 ml Campari
  • 30 ml sweet vermouth (Carpano Antica)
  • Applewood or cherrywood chips for smoking
  • Orange peel to garnish

Method
 

Method
  1. Build the Boulevardier in a rocks glass: stir rye, Campari and vermouth over ice.
  2. Ignite 1 tsp wood chips in a smoking gun or cloche setup.
  3. Invert a tumbler over the smoke; cap the drink for 30 seconds.
  4. Uncover, garnish with orange peel.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcal
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Want the classic? Our Boulevardier recipe is here.