Boulevardier

Like food, cocktails also have a seasonal quality to them. Fall/Winter is a great time to try a richer, more complex drink. Enter the Boulevardier, a classic yet unheralded drink that you won't find at your local TGI Friday's. It is a cousin of the Negroni, which I have featured here previously. Whereas the Negroni is made with equal parts gin, Campari and sweet vermouth, the Boulevardier swaps out the gin for bourbon. In contrast to the crisp, floral notes of the Negroni, the Boulevardier brings a warm, sweeter profile. It is not a drink for beginners, but there's nothing like it on a chilly evening.