About the Recipe
Rich, spiced, and a little smoky — this one brings Brussels café energy straight to your glass. Brûléed Pear Boulevardier is a bold yet elegant spin on the classic, sweetened ever so slightly with pear and kissed with a hint of caramel warmth.
Ingredients
1 oz bourbon
1 oz sweet vermouth
¾ oz Campari
½ oz pear syrup or pear liqueur
Optional: drop of burnt sugar syrup
Ice
Instructions
Step 1
Stir all ingredients with ice until well chilled.
Step 2
Strain into a coupe or rocks glass over a big cube.
Step 3
Garnish with a brûléed pear slice or dried orange wheel.
Tips
Zero-proof: Use non-alcoholic whiskey and a blend of bitter syrup + pear juice
Smoke it: Add a touch of smoked salt or use a smoking gun for a fancy finish
Sweeten the edge: Rim the glass with caramel sugar
Pair with: Dark chocolate, mystery novels, and rainy-day playlists
Serving Tips
Glass: Cut-glass rocks or coupe
Garnish: Thin brûléed pear slice or star anise
Vibe: Velvet textures, candlelight, jazz crackling on vinyl