Mike's Mix: Boulevardier At J. Carver Distillery

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Each week, Mike Augustyniak finds a new cocktail from a local mixologist. This week, he heads to the J. Carver Distillery in Waconia to check out their bourbon specialty.

Boulevardier

1 ½ oz Brickyard Straight Bourbon

1 oz house made cherry sweet vermouth (substitute high quality sweet vermouth)

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1 oz house made Italian Liqueur (substitute an Italian Liqueur like Campari)

Instructions:

Add all ingredients into a mixing glass. Add ice and stir until combined and chilled. Strain into a cocktail coupe and garnish with an orange peel. Flame the orange peel for a little extra flair.

J. Carver Distillery has been distilling craft spirits from all-Minnesota grown grain since late 2014. The distillery and cocktail room is open for public tours on Fridays and Saturday, and by appointment.