Professional
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 oz Bulleit Bourbon
- 1 oz Italian red bitter liqueur
- 1⁄2 oz Overproof aged pot still rum
- 1⁄4 oz Chilled water optional
- 3 drop Saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or merest pinch of s
Method
Glassware:
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of grapefruit zest twist.
Method:
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
Garnish:
- EXPRESS grapefruit zest twist over cocktail and use as garnish.
Nutrition:
One serving of Professional contains 228 calories
History:
Adapted from a recipe created circa 2010 by Benjamin Schwartz at Little Branch in Manhattan, New York City. Benjamin's original recipe calls for 57% alc./vol. Old Grand-Dad and overproof Jamaican rum.
Review:
The Boulevardier goes nuclear. I discovered this cocktail thanks to J. E. Clapham of Clapham Cocktails, who says, "This is truly excellent, though it does need crafty dilution and the wallop of Smith & Cross for the full effect." I agree, hence the added optional splash of cold water.
