Bijou

The Bijou is a cocktail I've always loved for its beautiful, spirit-forward balance. It's a serious drink where gin, sweet vermouth, and Green Chartreuse all get to shine without one overpowering the others. It's a true classic that really shows off the quality of its ingredients.

Approximate ABV 27.5%
Approximate Price / Cocktail $3.61
Taste Foundation Sweet, Bitter
Taste Nuance Herbal, Fruity, Floral

Recipe Ingredients

1.25 oz. (37.5 ml) Plymouth Gin Add to Cart
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Cocchi Vermouth Di Torino Add to Cart
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) Chartreuse Green Add to Cart
1 dash Regans' Orange Bitters Add to Cart
Expressed lemon oil
Cocktail cherry for garnish

Recipe Directions

1. Chill your coupe.
2. In a mixing glass, combine the gin, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Green Chartreuse, and orange bitters.
3. Add ice and stir until well-chilled.
4. Strain into your chilled coupe.
5. Express lemon oil over the drink, then garnish with a cocktail cherry.

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