Name: Bijou · Cocktail recipe
Prep time: 4 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 30 ml Gin; 30 ml Sweet Vermouth; 30 ml Green Chartreuse; 1 dash Orange bitters; 1 piece Lemon twist (for garnish)

Drink type Servings

Measurement system

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Bijou

Description

Named after the French word for "jewel," the Bijou cocktail is a vibrant and herbaceous blend of gin, sweet vermouth, and Green Chartreuse. Created in the late 19th century, it was a favourite among bartenders before fading into obscurity and later revived by modern mixologists.

The combination of ingredients represents different gemstones: gin for diamond, vermouth for ruby, and Chartreuse for emerald.

Ingredients

30 ml Gin
30 ml Sweet Vermouth
30 ml Green Chartreuse
1 dash Orange bitters
1 piece Lemon twist (for garnish)

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used to stir with ice.

Instructions

Measure into a mixing glass: 30 ml Gin, 30 ml Sweet Vermouth, 30 ml Green Chartreuse, 1 dash Orange bitters. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until the drink is very cold.
Fine-strain into chilled coupes and serve without ice.
Finish with: 1 piece Lemon twist.