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Native French speaker here. Your pronunciation is good for Boulevardier.

Instant classic episode for me, Boulevardier is one of my absolute favorites! I have tried this many different ways and my take aways are: 2:1:1 is superior than equal parts; flamed orange oil is superior than regular expressed one. Also, I would suggest trying it with Punt e Mes, it makes a wonderful Boulevardier! Cheers Anders and Az, been waiting for that episode for a while now, and you didn't disappoint! 🥂

“It’s tasty, it’s good, yummy, yummy, try it.” Best review ever.

Great recommendation, Anders. This is one of my favorite cocktails as you can drink it in colder weather - or all year long... I like the 2:1:1 build. People may even want to try something along the lines of 2 oz. of bourbon, 1.5 oz. of good sweet vermouth and 3/4 oz. of Campari in the Boulevardier (this is especially true for the Negroni as the Campari can overwhelm the other ingredients). I like the Boulevardier with an orange peel and a large ice cube in an Old Fashioned glass. The Punt e Mes recommendation from you guys is something I have to try-thanks. Great channel!

Honestly you and Az are the only youtubers I actually buy merch from but I never regret it! Looking forward to the next art bundles

The Boulevardier is a much better drink when it is made with rye whiskey rather than bourbon. It is also better when it is made with a heavier proportion of whiskey, rather than three equal parts of whiskey, Campari and sweet vermouth. For most Negroni family drink builds, I typically use 1.50 parts whiskey, 0.75 Campari, and 0.75 sweet vermouth. This is sometimes referred to as a "Left-Handed Negroni" or, in this case, a "Left-Handed Boulevardier." The quality of the sweet vermouth also has a dramatic impact -- don't buy crappy sweet vermouth from Martini and Rossi in order to save five or ten bucks. For a good bottle of sweet vermouth, you should expect to pay a minimum of $20+ for a 750 ml bottle. Most liquor stores will have Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Cocchi Dopo Teatro, Carpano Antica Formula, and/or Carpano Classico, and there are other excellent Italian sweet vermouths out there. Dolin Rouge, a French sweet vermouth from Bordeaux, while a high quality product, is a little thin. Before you buy, read the online reviews.

I love a Negroni, but I think of them as a summer drink. Now I want this as the winter version, can't wait to make one.

Erskine Gwynne was part of the legendary Vanderbilt family. He had a fast and brief life. Kind of a buzz kill, but a great drink!

This has been my go-to cocktail ever since a Las Vegas bartender introduced me to it, but his variation adds chocolate bitters. Today I found out that variation has the name “Left Hand”. 🖐️

It’s a small thing but I always love your choice of lo-fi background music. I have some of the same music in my work playlist. So calming

My twist on the Boulevardier is to sub in Aperol for the Campari. It lightens up the drink a bit and is perfect for a summer cocktail! Cheers!

I was just about to say I think you've made it before on your channel. But I couldn't agree more this cocktail deserves its own spotlight. Also those are really beautiful art prints and shirts. Shout out to Az for her great photography work. Keep up the great work Anders!! P.S. I think every episode should end with your behind the scenes outtakes.

Thankyou so much for making this channel. Perfect tone and skills. So much so, we are introducing some classics to our menu in our restaurant in rural South Africa. The best cocktail resource.

Perfection in a glass! Negronis in the warmer weather & this is so good during colder months! Thank you!!

I make this with Nonino Quintessentia Amaro b/c I find Campari too bitter though I had an excellent one in Italy made with Campari. But everything taste better in Italy I use 1.5 oz of bourbon, and 1 oz of Amaro & vermouth. I pour it over a big square ice cube instead of straight up. Will try your recipe which probably mellows the forwardness of the Campari when it's 3/4 oz. Thanks

The art work looks amazing and I love the new merch 🥰

I have no right to suggest alterations, but I don't do Red #40, so I don't do Campari! If you're like me, get some Cappelletti and use that -- makes a fantastic drink. Another fantastic option is the Red Apertivo from Forthave spirits in NY. I personally like it on a big rock with lemon oil and lemon peel for the garnish. Cheers!

Hey Anders. I live in France, and can tell you that your pronunciation is pretty much spot on. (Sorry if someone else has already commented on this.) Thanks so much for your work, and thanks for inspiring me to start up my very tiny cocktail bar.

had my first one the other day, I was planning to do an old pal, but I didn’t have any dry vermouth. So glad I made this one instead, it’s way better better!

The Boulevardier was my introduction to Campari - just an absolutely delicious showcase for the complex bitterness. It's amazing that such an old, simple drink can be so good.

Great video as always! I have been subbing the Campari for Select Aperitivo recently and have been in love. I feel like it is a bit easier for guests to drink who don't quite like any heavy bitterness.

More eye candy and she has good commentary! I'm learning so much now. The next time I go out I can order something more than Coke and Rum.

I work at a brewery and we all adore this cocktail. We’re also I bunch of dorks who can’t pronounce the name either, so we affectionately call it the “Boulva-dear” That how it’s written on the drink menu too, which leads to constant confusion for our customers.

Just made this with Four Roses, coconut fat washed Campari, and Carpano Antica. Very tasty.

Pro tip: when adding ingredients, start with the less expensive ingredient and work your way up to the expensive liquor. Stuff happens…so if you screw up the addition of the cheaper ingredients and have to start over, you aren’t going to be wasting the good stuff. You’re welcome.

The Boulevardier is my favorite cocktail which I order more than any other. My wife likes the Negroni so we have the same drink just switching out the spirit.

I’d love to see a holiday gift guide for the home bartender, with ideas at different price points 🤞

I never find this at bars but the moment I had it the first time I loved it!

I thank you for giving this classic it's own time to shine. This is one of my favorite. I, on occasion ha ve made it as a half/half Campari/Aperol instead of full on Campari when the mood strikes and I loved it just as much. Thanks, and I love the artwork!

Boulevardier is actually one of my favorite drinks! Been bartending for 4 years now and there's no doubt in my mind, after many (MANY!) drinks made that the Boulevardier is the 1st in my books. Never gets old. Cheers!

I had my first Boulevardier at Starbuck Reserve Arriviamo Bar in Chicago. Thier version is poured through coffee grounds. They then add Lavender Bitters to the glass for your to smell first before pouring and it was freaking amazing!! The Boulevardier is one of my goto cocktails! Great episode!!

My favourite cocktail! Don't skip the orange peel, it is just as important as the booze, people! I like to throw in a Maraschino Cherry as well. Also play with the amount of vermouth a bit, it depends a lot on which vermouth you have.

This is fantastic. Im a bourbon lover, and I was looking for ways to keep the bourbon forward but shift from the old fashioned all the time. This has a great balance, which surprised me (though it shouldnt cause Anders rocks) as sweet vermouth tends to overpower drinks I have had with it, like the Manhattan.

Pretty color! Especially while being stirred on the rocks. That Pousse Cafe art reminded me of my bartending days around 1976. We prayed no one would order one because none of us bartenders could layer worth a damn!

My 2 favorite cocktails are Negroni's and Old Fashions but I've never tried one of these before. Lookin forward in giving this shot.

Yes, yes, yes! This remains my favorite cocktail and your recipe is my "go to" choice. Thanks for spotlighting it on your channel. I think I'll have one after my turkey dinner.🍗

I am going to try the flamed orange on my next Boulevardier. It is one of my favorites. I also like the variation called the Smoking Hand with a little Islay scotch and chocolate bitters in it. Complex doesn't even begin to describe all the layers of flavor.

This is one of my go-to cocktails! I just taught it to the bartender here in Veracruz, MX

The Boulevardier is my go to cocktail. And one I judge any new bar I try by.

Hi Anders…I’m no Boulevardiar either, but you are an ace for preparing and presenting such a beautiful drink and great history!!!….love your art work- - spectacular!!!….love the drink, but I think I would prefer it on the rocks! Enjoy your weekend and as always “CHEERS”🥃🥃😁❤️😁❤️

I love the Boulevardier, but I always make it with rye because I just don't like bourbon, no matter how many times or brands I try. BTW, I've made my own Campari dupe and, OMG!, it's soooo good! I was so pleased it turned out so well. Especially in a cocktail, you wouldn't know it wasn't the real thing. PS The only Bourbon I found even passable for my palate was Old Grandad.

It was actually a an american called Harry that moved to Paris during the 1920s because of the prohibition madness in USA at the time and started the American bar in Paris. Erskinne Gwynne was one of his regular customers and a friend so he dedicated his rif on a negroni to him.

One of my favorites! I've never tried it with the flamed orange oil though... Gotta up my game!

Been knocking these back for a few weeks now. This drink is going to be a centerpiece of the whiskey tasting in doing this weekend.

it's indeed very yummy and has been my drink of choice for a while now, since it's so straightforward to make. a few dashes of angostura orange bitters can be a good substitution for fresh fruit, if not on hand. Mine have been closer to a 1:1:1 ratio so far but might experiment with more bourbon, thanks

Love the Boulevardier. Absolutely one of my top 3 cocktails.

I just made this with some oban and aperol and torino with just one drop of angostura orange bitters. Fantastic. It might be a different drink at that point... But I still recommend it. Do what you can with what you have where you are.

I'm french. Prononciation was nailed. My ears do not bleed. Everything is fine.

Probably the best cocktail in the world ❤

This and the Vieux Carré are my favorite cocktails...enjoy!

We love you and Az too. 😉💜🍸

this is my favorite cocktail by a mile

One of my go to drinks when tired of old fashioned. I like it with rye, and yes, more whiskey, and a little less sweet varmouth gives it best balance for me. If I'm feeling in a mood I add some cherry liquor, or Benedictine to change it up.

I do love it. It is my fav drink :) I am doing it with this ratio 60ml burbon and 40ml campari and wermut

I have been enjoying this cocktail since watching this video. Today, I decided to add Disaronno as an experiment, and wow its good! I did a 2.1.1.1 ratio.

My favorite bourbon cocktail. I use a high proof bourbon and the 2-1-1 mix.Have added coffee liquor and/or a dash of chocolate at times, but the classic blend is my favorite.

Never been a big friend of Campari, but this is just my style and has just exactly the right balance between the ingredients. Just love it! FIRST TIME EVER I did the 🍊Orange Oil fire blast trick... 🔥wow, I am so proud I managed it 😝 - because of your instructions! Used Elijah Craig Bourbon, Campari of course, and Starlino Sweet Vermouth di Torino... so good.

Anders I've made a rif on your Smokey Spicey Margerita and absolutely love it. Very curious to hear what you think of this one. The smoky spicy cherry - Lime + tajin on rim - muddle two jalapeño peppers in shaker - Mezcal (2oz 60ml) - Cherry Heering (1oz 30ml) - lemon juice (1oz 30ml) - homemade grenadine (1/2oz 15ml) - shake 10-15 seconds - double strain over big cube - garnish with cherry + express lemon oil It has become my favorite and would love for you to try it! Cheers!

I made this for my wife a month or so ago and she loved it.

My go-to drink! It’s also great with a quarter ounce pama. Adds to the juiciness of the cocchi vermouth

Love this drink, agree with the 2:1:1 ratio (1.5 oz, 0.75oz, 0.75 oz). For the extra special drink, I love 0.25oz of green chartreuse added.

We've made this several times now including at a party last night. Love it. Thank you for all the great videos!

I put a couple of dashes of cacao bitters in mine. My go-to drink before dinner

One of my favorite cocktails of all time

Negroni spring and summer boulevardier fall and winter. These are the drinks that got me into cocktails

Im hosting a cocktail party thanksgiving evening and this was on the menu. The timing of your video must be a sign 🍷

The absolute best bourbon cocktail in my opinion!!

One of my favorites - one of my lazy moves is just use a few dashes of orange bitters if I don’t have an orange on hand. I’ve also seen versions were you use a whole orange wedge I the drink when putting it on the rocks

Enjoyed this cocktail at Yvonne’s while in Boston.

I am loving your videos, so easy to follow and your recipes turn out great cocktails every time. My favorite whiskey drink is the boulevardier and your suggestion for a larger part whiskey really brings it forward. I change up the the ingredients slightly per a tip from bartender Colleen Bush (Chicago local, old bar The Matchbook): equal parts rye whiskey, Aperol, and Cynar. Per your recommendation I’m now doing more whiskey. Delicious.

I just made one and having it with a cigar. OMG. Old Fashioned is my favourite BUT this one might actually be edging it out!! Your amounts are perfectly balanced. Just excellent!

Been mixing at a 2:1:3/4 to provide a drier finish. Also using 100 proof rye (Uncle Nearest) for a more spirit forward drink. Love this cocktail!

Hands down my favourite cocktail and yes, it's much more than a Negroni riff. I also like the Boulevardier with 2:1:1 spec, using rye whiskey. Instead Campari, I prefer the Luxardo Bitter Rosso. Thank you for reminding me of it! Cheers!

Yes! This is my alltime favorite cocktail, and I use Elijah Craig Bourbon or Knob Creek Rye myself.

I used to steer clear of Campari, but (thanks to your videos) I've started to enjoy it more, so yay! Just happened to order this the other night and then you dropped this video...so I made another for myself! Cheers!

That is one of my go to cocktails

One of my favorites! Love it when Oz chines in.

Loving the prints! 😍

Definitely one of my winter go-to drinks. I use a 2/1/1 ratio as well. Got a black hoodie last year and it's amazing... Cheers!

This is my go to cocktail when I go out

My first Boulevardier was at the Green Mill in Chicago. One of my favorites.

Love this drink, and so glad you got around to doing this episode. Besides the bourbon, I do the opposite - choosing a bit richer Amaro instead of Campari, and a simpler vermouth instead of Cocchi. In particular, I use Gran Classico, or sometimes something even richer like CioCiaro or Ramazotti, and then always a more straightforward vermouth like Carpano. I prefer to keep the vermouth simple and have more of the action with the bourbon and Amaro. In any case, thanks for this episode!

Those cocktail posters are actually super neat-o.

my favorite! I make mine with mole bitters, and/or a touch of ancho reyes liqueur

I have been making this drink for 5 years......add it some charred oak fir 3 weeks...so smooth

Bought a shirt! I love the color and design on the back. Please consider creating a zip up sweatshirt with the same design as the new shirt. I love the hoodies, but I’m partial to zip ups. Idk why, but please please please think about it 😄🫶🏻🥰 Also, so happy to see the Boulevardier have its own video. Cheers & Happy Thanksgiving! I’m very thankful for all you two do! 🥃🍽️🍗🍂🍁🧡💛🤎

I'm here, thanks you two.

Great video! This is one of my very favourite cocktails. And this version is the best, cheers!

I'd been thinking about how I hadn't had a Boulevardier in a while, and this video reminded me to have one. It's a great drink. Thanks!

Haven’t made it yet, but I love you two. I’m sure I’ll love the drink, too. Cheers!

I prefer the 2:1:1 ratios too…plus it fills my glass better😊

I recommend trying Cynar as an alternative to Campari in this drink. So good.

I made these for New Year's last year. Big hit.

This is by far my favorite drink! I learned about it on a previous video and have been drinking it ever since. Have only been to one establishment that knew it by name - everywhere else it’s a Negroni but with bourbon. I’ll have to start specifying the rations next. Thank you for the experience.

Thanks for finally covering my favourite cocktail! I love you

One of my first bourbon fancy drinks!

Gosh, 476k subs! I remember when you had only a few hundred. Always delights me. Congrats!

The boulevardier is one of my go-tos! I love them!

I'm going to make this for Christmas 🎄