Classic

Bijou

Name: Bijou
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 30 ml Gin; 30 ml Green Chartreuse; 30 ml Sweet vermouth; 1 dash Orange bitters

Served in a Nick & Nora glass

Ingredients

30 ml Gin
30 ml Green Chartreuse
30 ml Sweet vermouth
1 dash Orange bitters

Preparation

Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a Nick & Nora glass.

Garnish

Cherry, lemon peel

Origin story

The Bijou cocktail dates back to the late 19th century, with its name meaning 'jewel' in French. It combines gin, green Chartreuse, and sweet vermouth, reflecting the opulence of the era.