June 29-Boulevardier

The Negroni is widely seen as one of if noit the most refreshing cocktails there are. This is a bourbon take on that. This inherently takes away from that refreshing factor as bourbon is heavier than gin, but the same flavour pairing of campari and sweet vermouth is still present. This lightens up the bourbon a little, but you can’t deny that the average refresh factor is hurt big time by the bourbon. Bourbon drinks can still be refreshing and this is considered one of the more refreshing ones, but they will never ever be as refreshing as something with vodka or gin.

the other thing holding this drink from being as refreshing as a negroni is the lower amount of what makes the drink great in the first place. The Negroni is equal parts all ingredients while the Boulevardier is mostly bourbon with the bourbon itself being equal to both other components combined. There is 1 1/2 oz bourbon and 3/4 oz of campari and sweet vermouth.

Full judging here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qfzaEB9IKpjVcH8vJd_tz-l6rpjeCKEW5FxVFDruC0I/edit?tab=t.0