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Bijou
BEFORE PROHIBITION
STIRRED & SPIRIT-FORWARD
Gin
3 cl
Green Chartreuse
3 cl
Sweet vermouth
3 cl
Orange bitters
1 dash
Lemon
garnish
Glass size
20 cl
The glass itself, not the pour — most drinks don’t fill it to the brim.
From Harry Craddock’s Savoy Cocktail Book — equal parts, which is unusual for something this strong.
TASTE
Dense and herbal, the Chartreuse’s heat sitting on top of gin juniper and vermouth sweetness. Slow to drink, on purpose.
METHOD · 8 STEPS
1
Fill the mixing glass with cubed ice
2
Add 3 cl Gin
3
Add 3 cl Green Chartreuse
4
Add 3 cl Sweet vermouth
5
Add 1 dash Orange bitters
6
Stir for 30 seconds
7
Strain into the coupe
8
Garnish with Lemon — twist