Ritz Bijou

Dry vermouth and orange curaçao share equal smaller measures in this gin-led stirred cocktail. The formula contains no Chartreuse, making it materially different from the green-herbal-liqueur cocktail usually called a Bijou.

clear pale golden Ritz Bijou in a coupe with one cocktail cherry, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml London dry gin
  • 22.5 ml Dry vermouth
  • 22.5 ml Orange curaçao liqueur
  • 1 dash Orange bitters
  • 1 piece Cocktail cherry, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour gin, dry vermouth, orange curaçao and orange bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir smoothly until cold, about 20–30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Finish with a cocktail cherry and serve promptly.