Bijou Recipe
Gin, sweet vermouth and green Chartreuse stirred into a rich, intensely herbal drink with a honeyed finish.
- Category: Popular
- Glass: Coupe glass
- ABV: 31%
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- Gin45 ml (1.5 oz)
- Sweet red vermouth30 ml (1 oz)
- Green Chartreuse22 ml (0.7 oz)
- Orange bitters2 dash
How to Make It
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Garnish
Maraschino cherry
The Story
Printed by Harry Johnson in the 1900 edition of his Bartenders' Manual; bijou is French for jewel, and the three spirits are said to stand for diamond, ruby and emerald.
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