The House Boulevardier is Grappa’s whiskey-led cousin of the Negroni, poured in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. It swaps gin for bourbon, building a richer, warmer bittersweet cocktail that drinks beautifully before or after dinner. We mix ours in-house with a well-aged bourbon and Italian bitter aperitivo, and it is a natural choice for whiskey lovers on our list.
What’s In It
Our House Boulevardier starts with WhistlePig PiggyBack 6 Year, a 100-proof straight bourbon known for its bold, spice-driven character. To that we add Sibona sweet vermouth for rich, aromatic body and Caffo bitter aperitivo for the signature bitter-orange edge. It is stirred over ice and served on the rocks with a citrus twist, in the classic Boulevardier style.
About This Cocktail
The Boulevardier is essentially a whiskey Negroni: equal parts whiskey, bitter aperitivo, and sweet vermouth. Where the Negroni leans crisp and juniper-forward, the Boulevardier is rounder and warmer thanks to its bourbon base. At Grappa we choose a high-proof, characterful bourbon and Italian vermouth and aperitivo to keep ours bold and balanced, from our family to your table.
Tasting Notes
The aroma is bourbon-led, with caramel, baking spice, and bitter orange. The palate is full and warming, the whiskey’s richness meeting the bittersweet pull of the aperitivo and the spiced sweetness of the vermouth. The finish is long, dry, and gently bitter. It is a deeper, weightier take on the Negroni family.
What to Pair It With
Its bold, bittersweet richness loves savory plates. Try it with the Sicilian Meatballs, the Charcuterie Board, or the pan-seared Saganaki. Browse the full dine-in menu for more.
How It’s Served at Grappa
The House Boulevardier is a hand-crafted cocktail served on the rocks at $21.
FAQ
What’s in the House Boulevardier?
Our House Boulevardier is made with WhistlePig PiggyBack 6 Year bourbon, Sibona sweet vermouth, and Caffo bitter aperitivo, stirred and served on the rocks.
What does it taste like?
It tastes of caramel, baking spice, and bitter orange, with a warm, full body and a long, dry, gently bitter finish.
Is it strong?
Yes. The House Boulevardier is a spirit-forward, stirred cocktail built on a high-proof bourbon, so it drinks bold, warming, and bittersweet.
Ready to try it? Book a table, browse our full cocktail list, and see the dine-in menu.
