Balsamic Boulevardier

Name: Balsamic Boulevardier
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 2 ounces balsamic vinegar; 2 ounces agave nectar; 2 ounces sweet vermouth, such as Carpano Antica; 1 1/2 ounces rye whiskey, such as Bulleit; 1/2 ounce Aperol

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Level: Easy

Total: 25 min (includes cooling time)
Active: 5 min

Yield: 1 cocktail

Level: Easy

Total: 25 min (includes cooling time)
Active: 5 min

Yield: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

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2 ounces balsamic vinegar

2 ounces agave nectar

2 ounces sweet vermouth, such as Carpano Antica

1 1/2 ounces rye whiskey, such as Bulleit

1/2 ounce Aperol

Directions

In a small saucepan over low heat, reduce the balsamic vinegar and agave nectar until syrupy, about 10 minutes. Set aside and let cool completely. Pour out onto a plate, creating a flat layer.
Dip the rim of a martini glass in the balsamic/agave reduction.
To a cocktail shaker filled with ice (preferably one large cube), add the vermouth, rye and Aperol. Stir thoroughly, then slowly strain into the rimmed martini glass.

Cook’s Note

The Boulevardier is a classic cocktail that is very similar to the Negroni, but made with rye whiskey instead of gin. The balsamic glaze adds an additional layer of complexity and balance by providing a sweet and sour component to a cocktail known for its dry and slightly bitter flavor profile.