Bijou Cocktail
Invented by Harry Johnson around the end of the 19th century, the Bijou cocktail was long forgotten until being resurrected between the 1980s and early 2000s. The original recipe called for equal portions of Gin, Sweet Vermouth and Chartreuse, but more modern versions tend to roll toward the proportions we show. That said, if you like it a bit more bold try one ounce of each ingredient.
Equipment
- Nick and Nora or coupe glass
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Gin
- ¾ oz Sweet Vermouth
- ½ oz Green Chartreuse
- Garnish: Lemon twist or cherry. Harry Johnson also recommended an olive, but we recommend ignoring that advice.
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to your trusty mixing glass.
- Add ice and stir to chill.
- Strain into pre-chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with lemon twist or cherry.
- Pour in the direction of your liver.
- Rinse and repeat.
Nutrition
Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 0.01gSodium: 0.4mgPotassium: 1mgSugar: 5gIron: 0.02mg