Bijou

Gin, green herbal liqueur and sweet vermouth share equal measures in this compact cocktail. The Chartreuse-published version is shaken, which gives this particular serve a different preparation from familiar stirred versions with orange bitters.

Amber-green Bijou in a small coupe without ice or garnish.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 20 ml London dry gin
  • 20 ml Green Chartreuse
  • 20 ml Sweet red vermouth

Instructions

  1. Measure gin, Green Chartreuse and sweet vermouth into a shaker and add cubed ice.
  2. Seal the shaker and shake briskly until thoroughly cold, about 10–12 seconds.
  3. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe without ice.