Mussels can be a difficult meal to pair cocktails with, so we recommend serving a classic cocktail alongside a variety of wines for this dinner.
The Boulevardier Cocktail will be our cocktail choice for this dinner. This is similar to a Negroni, but it is made with whisky instead of gin. It is simple to prepare and serve, making it the ideal drink to try before moving on to wine because, while not overpowering, one before dinner is usually sufficient.
Don’t miss out on the perfect start to your meal—try our simple and delicious cocktail before exploring the world of wine.
Boulevardier Cocktail Recipe:
Ingredients
1½ oz Bourbon Whiskey
1 oz sweet or semi-sweet vermouth
1 oz Luxardo Bitter or Campari
Ice
Garnish: Orange Peel
Steps
1. Stir the bourbon, vermouth, and Luxardo bitter together in a cocktail shaker.
2. Shake vigorously for 20–30 seconds.
3. Strain over ice into an old-fashioned glass.
4. Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink, rub the peel along the rim of the glass, and drop it into the cocktail.
Cheers to good food, great drinks, and even better company!
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