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Made with Garrison Brothers Texas Bourbon
Brazos Boulevardier
A Texas spin on the classic Boulevardier, featuring spiced pear liqueur for a cozy, elegant twist.
Time
3 min
Method
Stirred
Glass
Rocks
Bourbon
Small Batch
Flavor: Bittersweet · Pear · Spice
Season: Winter
Make the Brazos Boulevardier
Ingredients
Makes 1 cocktail
1½ ozGarrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon 1 ozCampari ½ ozSpiced pear liqueur GarnishOrange peel
Instructions
1Add the bourbon, Campari and spiced pear liqueur to a mixing glass with ice. 2Stir until well chilled. 3Strain into a rocks glass over one large cube. 4Garnish with an orange peel.
About the Brazos Boulevardier
A Texas take on the Boulevardier. The classic pairs bourbon with Campari and sweet vermouth; here spiced pear liqueur steps in for the vermouth, softening Campari's bitter edge with ripe fruit and warm spice. Garrison Brothers Small Batch holds it all together.
Questions, answered
What is a Boulevardier?
The bourbon cousin of the Negroni: whiskey, Campari and sweet vermouth, stirred. It dates to 1920s Paris.
What spiced pear liqueur should I use?
Any good spiced pear liqueur works. St. George Spiced Pear is a widely available choice.
Can I batch it for a party?
Yes. One 750 ml bottle of Small Batch makes about 17 drinks. Combine it with 17 oz Campari and 8½ oz spiced pear liqueur. Add 10 oz cold water, chill, and pour about 3½ oz per glass over a large cube.
