Rittenhouse Rye, Campari & Punt e Mes Boulevardier

At a glance

Rittenhouse brings rye spice; Punt e Mes adds its own bitterness alongside Campari.

Ingredients

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Make it

Ratio1.5:1:1

Method
Stir with ice, then strain over fresh ice.
Ice
One large fresh cube.
Glass
Rocks glass.
Garnish
Orange peel.

Temperature and dilution

Serve very cold and properly diluted.

What does properly diluted mean?

Proper dilution means enough water from melting ice to soften the alcohol without making the drink taste thin. Stir with ice and taste as you go: the drink should be cold, with less alcohol burn and plenty of flavour. Timing varies with your ice.

Taste

Bitterness
Gentle
Bitter
Sweetness
Dry
Sweet
Body
Light
Full
Herbal character
Clean
Herbal
Strength feel
Softer
Stronger

The vermouth deserves some of the credit for the bite. Punt e Mes brings its own bitterness alongside Campari, while Rittenhouse contributes rye spice and the aromatic weight of whiskey. The wine also supplies sweetness, so a firm edge can sit around a full middle. It is worth remembering when choosing a Boulevardier: the vermouth can change its character as much as the whiskey. Rittenhouse may catch your attention first. Give Punt a little of it too.

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