Bijou
French for ‘jewel’ this cocktail dates to the 1890s. Appearing in Harry Johnson’s Bartender’s Manual. One of the oldest vermouth-forward stirred cocktails and precursor to the Martini.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 oz Tanqueray London Dry Gin
- 3/4 oz Carpano Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth
- 1/2 oz Green Chartreuse
- 2 dash Angostura Original Bitters
Method
Stir with ice for 25-30 seconds until well diluted and chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Express an orange peel over the surface. Maraschino cherry for garnish.
What you'll need
- Maraska Maraschino Cherries The cherries are pitted and are perfect for cocktails of all types. Grown in Zadar by the Maraska Company.
- OXO Good Grips Y-Peeler Makes peeling citrus for your cocktails a breeze!
- Stainless Steel Classic Bottle Pourers Pours liquor, juice, syrup or oils, 100% non-rust.
- Stainless Steel Cocktail Strainer Durable and dependable made from 304 stainless steel. High density coil fine strains your cocktails.
- US Standard Jigger Ideal double sided jigger that makes dosing drinks a breeze.
- WOTOR Boston Cocktail Shaker Set Set includes a 28 ounce large tin and an 18 ounce small tin, allowing for precise mixing and shaking of your favorite classic craft cocktails.
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