Bijou Cocktail
The Bijou is a classic cocktail dating back to the late 1800s. The name "Bijou," meaning "jewel" in French, reflects the drink's color scheme: gin for diamond, vermouth for ruby, and chartreuse for emerald. It's a strong, herbal, and spirit-forward cocktail with a complex flavor profile.
Equipment
- Mixing glass
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz Gin
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 1 oz Green Chartreuse
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
Instructions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the gin, sweet vermouth, green chartreuse, and orange bitters over the ice.
- Stir the mixture for about 30 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a cherry or a lemon twist, if desired.
Notes
The Bijou cocktail can be adjusted to taste by altering the ratios of the ingredients. Some prefer it with a higher proportion of gin, while others enjoy the herbal notes of chartreuse to be more prominent.