Courtesy of Spyridon Koklas, assistant bar manager, The Shelbourne, Dublin
The classic Boulevardier is made with bourbon; this lively variation spotlights Irish whiskey, enriched with crème de cacao–accented vermouth.
“I always thought something was missing [from the classic] so I decided to make something with chocolate,” says Spyridon Koklas, who named the drink in homage to his own Greek heritage.
While The Shelbourne makes its cacao vermouth in-house, to approximate the effect at home Koklas suggests spiking sweet vermouth with a splash of crème de cacao.
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Ingredients
Directions
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into coupe glass over large ice cube. Garnish with grapefruit peel and nutmeg.
This article originally appeared in the February/March 2022 issue of Wine Enthusiast magazine. Click here to subscribe today!
Last Updated: June 1, 2023
