This cocktail’s namesake is the French word for jewel. The equal parts recipe is simple to recall once you understand how the Bijou got its name.
The ingredients are gin (diamond), Green Chartreuse (emerald), and sweet vermouth (ruby). As always, be sure to use a high-quality vermouth (Dolin is a great baseline) and and keep your vermouth refrigerated.
Cheers!
Bijou
Fun fact, "bijou" is French for "jewel". Gin is diamond, Green Chartreuse is emerald, and sweet vermouth is ruby.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 ounce gin
- 1 ounce Green Chartreuse
- 1 ounce sweet vermouth
- 1 dash orange bitters
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in mixing glass and stir with ice.
- Strain into cocktail glass and garnish with lemon peel and a cherry.
