Bijou:
Round 2 ANSWER: This cocktail is a classic, spirit-forward drink that dates back to the late 19th century, with its name meaning “jewel” in French—a nod to its ingredients: gin (diamond), green Chartreuse (emerald), and sweet vermouth (ruby). Originally published in Harry Johnson’s 1900 Bartender’s Manual, the Bijou fell out of favor during the mid-20th century but was revived by craft cocktail bartenders in the early 2000s. With its rich, herbaceous profile and striking color, it offers a bold and complex flavor, balancing the botanical sharpness of gin with the potent, sweet spice of Chartreuse and the rounded depth of vermouth. Typically stirred and served up with a lemon twist or cherry, the Bijou is a dazzling, potent reminder of the elegance of old-school mixology.
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1oz GIN (@hendricksgin)
1oz GREEN CHARTREUSE (@chartreuse1605)
1oz SWEET VERMOUTH (@vermouthdolin)
2 dashes ANGOSTURA BITTERS (@angosturahouse)
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•Combine ingredients and stir
•Strain into chilled martini glass
•Garnish with cocktail cherry
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