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Bijou

A gem of a cocktail from the 1900s — gin, green Chartreuse, and sweet vermouth in equal parts. The Chartreuse gives it a jewel-green color (bijou means jewel in French). Herbal, complex, and potent.

Prep5 minutes

Cook0 minutes

Serves1 cocktail

Ingredients

1 1/4 oz gin
1 1/4 oz green Chartreuse
1 1/4 oz sweet vermouth
1 dash orange bitters
Lemon twist for garnish
Brandied cherry for garnish

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
2. Stir for 20 seconds until well-chilled.
3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist and cherry.

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