Bijou Cocktail

• London dry gin25 ml
• Herbal liqueur (e.g., Green Chartreuse)15 ml
• Rosso vermouth30 ml
• Orange bitters1 dash

Garnish

• Lemon twist
• Maraschino cherry

Instructions for 1 serving

1. Pre-chill a glass
2. Stir all ingredients with ice: London dry gin 25 ml · Herbal liqueur (e.g., Green Chartreuse) 15 ml · Rosso vermouth 30 ml · Orange bitters 1 dash
3. Fine strain into the chilled glass
4. Express a lemon twist over the cocktail and discard
5. Garnish with a maraschino cherry on a skewer

History

The word ’bijou’ is French for ’jewel’, and this cocktail’s name is said to have been inspired by the jewel-like colors of the ingredients: diamond for gin, ruby for rosso vermouth, and emerald for Chartreuse Verte. Originating in the late 19th century, Bijou blends rich herbal complexity with elegance and balance. It invites cocktail lovers to enjoy a gem of a drink, both timeless and sophisticated. Bijou sparkles with every sip, much like the jewels it’s named after.