We’re raising a glass to World Whisky Day on 19 May and Islay’s famous whisky festival Fèis Ìle 23-31 May with a special take on this whisky cocktail.
Lagavulin Boulevardier cocktail recipe
We’re raising a glass to World Whisky Day on 19 May and Islay’s famous whisky festival Fèis Ìle this 23-31 May with this special whisky cocktail.
If you’re a Negroni fan, then you’ll love the classic Boulevardier - typically made with Bourbon whisky instead of gin - loved for its balance of bitter, boozy and sweet.
In this Islay twist, we’ve swapped the Bourbon for Lagavulin 16, a single malt aged for at least 16 years in oak casks with a massive peat-smoke flavour that’s typical of southern Islay. Rich and warming, it’s the drink you want to reach for on a cool Islay evening.
Ingredients
25ml Lagavulin 16
20ml Campari
20ml Sweet Vermouth
Method
Stir all the ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker and serve in an ice-filled rocks glass.
Garnish with a spiral of orange peel.
Lagavulin
One of the oldest distilleries on Islay and steeped in history and lore. Lagavulin has legendary status, with generations of passionate distillers who have refined some of the most well-rounded and flavourful whiskies. For many, Lagavulin has become the definitive Islay malt. Daily distillery tours and tastings are available.
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