The Recipe · No.1099 · Virgin Boulevardier (Boulevardier Mocktail)

Virgin Boulevardier (Boulevardier Mocktail), and where to source it

Virgin Boulevardier (Boulevardier Mocktail) — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Virgin Boulevardier (Boulevardier Mocktail) Bitter 5best2buy.com

Swap the gin alternative for a zero-proof whiskey and the whole drink gets warmer and rounder. Stir it, never shake, so it stays clear and the barrel-y sweetness reads on the tongue instead of the froth.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep4 min
Cook0 min
Makesmakes 1
CuisineBitter
Cost$
VeganGluten-free
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 1 servings
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Non-alcoholic whiskey alternative
A zero-proof whiskey with real oak and vanilla character carries the drink where gin can't. Thin ones vanish here.
1.5 ozrecommended
Local / market
Non-alcoholic bitter aperitif
The bitter red aperitivo is the spine. Get one built on gentian, not just red dye.
1 ozrecommended
Local / market
Non-alcoholic sweet vermouth
A zero-proof sweet vermouth ties the whiskey and bitter together with a little grape-y sweetness.
1 ozrecommended
Local / market
Orange peel
Fresh orange, wide peel. The expressed oil is the finishing aroma.
1 striprecommended
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Squeaky clean
About as virtuous as dinner gets.
EffortEasy
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
  1. StirCombine all liquids in a mixing glass over ice. Stir 30 seconds until cold.
  2. StrainStrain over a large cube in a rocks glass.
  3. ExpressPinch the orange peel skin-down over the drink to spray the oil, then drop it in.
The Toolkit

Mixing glass · Bar spoon · Julep strainer

Straight Answers
Can you make Virgin Boulevardier (Boulevardier Mocktail) in an air fryer? — Not needed

No cooking needed here — this one comes together without heat, so the air fryer sits it out.

Can you freeze Virgin Boulevardier (Boulevardier Mocktail)? — Yes

Yes — cool it, portion into airtight containers, and freeze; thaw in the fridge and reheat.

Can you make Virgin Boulevardier (Boulevardier Mocktail) ahead of time? — Partly

The components hold — prep the parts ahead and finish it close to serving for the best texture.

Is Virgin Boulevardier (Boulevardier Mocktail) gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Virgin Boulevardier (Boulevardier Mocktail) vegan? — Yes

Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.

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