The Bijou
This elegant Martini/Manhattan variation is a true connoisseur's choice, showcasing the harmonious interplay of gin, sweet vermouth, and the unmistakable herbal depth of Green Chartreuse.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz London dry gin
- 0.75 oz Sweet vermouth
- 0.75 oz Green Chartreuse
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir well until thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.
- Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass.
- Garnish with a Luxardo maraschino cherry.
Glassware: Nick & Nora
Garnish: Luxardo maraschino cherry
History
Named for its jewel-like colors (gin for diamond, vermouth for ruby, Chartreuse for emerald), the Bijou is a pre-Prohibition classic with a rich, complex profile. It's essentially a gin-based Manhattan, but the inclusion of Green Chartreuse instead of whiskey and a brandied cherry for garnish gives it a distinctly herbal and slightly sweeter, more aromatic character.