Bijou

A jewel-toned gin, vermouth, and Chartreuse classic. Gorgeous, strong, and not shy.

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A deep, jewel-toned Bijou cocktail boasting a brilliant amber-emerald clarity, served up in a coupe glass and finished with a bright red cocktail cherry or green olive.
Difficulty Advanced
Glass Coupe
Ice Stir with ice; serve up
Tools Mixing glass, bar spoon, strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Sweet vermouth
  • 1 oz Green Chartreuse Big herbal flavor. This is not a background player.
  • 1 dash Orange bitters

How to make it

  1. Add gin, sweet vermouth, Green Chartreuse, and orange bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a coupe.
  4. Garnish with a cherry or lemon twist if available.

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