Bijou

Ingredients

  • 30 ml Gin
  • 30 ml Green Chartreuse
  • 30 ml Sweet vermouth e.g. Carpano Antica, Cocchi di Torino
  • 1 dash Orange bitters
  • Garnish Cherry
  • Garnish lemon peel

Preparation

  1. Stir all ingredients with ice.
  2. Strain into a Nick & Nora glass. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.

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.

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