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Old Nov 5, 2025 | 1:24 pm
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Originally Posted by work2fly

My first boulevardier. A nice autumn aperitif.
This is interesting...made with port wine and "bitter liqueur". I like boulevardiers and am happy to see them showing up on cocktail menus more often lately. But when I make them at home, with the classic ingredients, I go light on the Campari and add a little extra bourbon. Otherwise its just too bitter. I'm guessing the port wine solves that problem here, and am curious what the bitter is. Was this a sweeter drink?
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