Although it has lengthy existed within the shadow of the extra fashionable, cherry-hued Negroni, the Boulevardier—equal elements whiskey, candy vermouth and Campari—has, lately, shed its veil of obscurity, changing into a well-liked name in its personal proper. It’s a drink characterised by its base—initially bourbon, however extra generally rye as we speak—and an attendant moodiness not shared by its easygoing aperitivo sibling. However very like the Negroni, it doesn’t lack for contemporary interpretations, which run the gamut from floral to fruity to natural. From the Bananavardier to a Japanese-inspired take made with “Campari gum,” listed here are a few of our favourite recipes for the traditional.