WATCH: Rico Shows You How to Make The Boulevardier  

The Boulevarider. A long-forgotten drink originating from the hustle and bustle of 1920s Paris.  

Almost forgotten for 80 years, it’s a smooth, bittersweet and oh-so-elegant drink. In the words of Rico himself, “It’s a Bourbon Negroni – it’s gonna be fantastic.” 

The Boulevarider is simple to make with equal parts of three different alcohols – Bourbon, orange bitter Italian liqueur and Red Vermouth, and just like an Old Fashioned, this is a sipping drink. 

The trickiest part about making this drink is getting an ice piece large enough to fill your glass, which you’ll want to get right as the ice’s dilution is vital to your drinking experience. Fear not, Rico shows you how to get your ice just nice. 

Last but not least, in addition to making the classic version of The Boulevarider, Rico then answers the all-important question – “Will It Vodka?”.  

For this challenge, Rico opts for Absolut Mandarin. Why Mandarin-flavored Vodka? “Orange is a flavor or a note that you get in some Bourbons and since we’re getting rid of a lot of the bourbon flavor, (you can) add a little extra flavor with some Absolut Mandarin and just to see how that works,” explains Rico. 

So, does it work? Does it Vodka? Watch to find out. 

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