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If the combination of gin and sweet vermouth intrigues you, try a Hanky Panky or a Don't Give Up The Ship. If the combination of gin and green Chartreuse intrigues you, try a Last Word. Come in and grab a drink And a cinnamon plum, ginger with half and half with pink lotus in front Bijou is at Bijou (Bijou on the South Hill).

It’s a patio kind of day Brownes patio is up and ready for you The suns out, the coffee is going. Kit comes in 2 sizes to cater for 2 or 4 people. Bijou is at Bijou (1925 W 4th Ave, Spokane, WA). Similarly, Péché in Austin makes a fascinating twist on a Bijou using Ransom Old Tom style gin and adding Amaro Montenegro. All the ingredients you need to make this delicious cocktail. Some modern versions of the Bijou have more gin compared to the green Chartreuse and sweet vermouth. The Bijou cocktail, according to Wikipedia, is called this because it combines the colors of three jewels: gin for diamond, vermouth for ruby, and chartreuse for emerald and dates back to the 1890s. The traditional 1:1:1 ratio is reminiscent of other gin based cocktails such as the Negroni. The Bijou is a classic cocktail from the turn of last century, with origins shrouded in mystery.

The Bijou is lovely because it combines herbal and subtly sweet flavors. Shake and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice cubes. Roughly two thirds of it consists of gin and green Chartreuse, which is 110 proof. Create the perfect Absolut Bijou with this step-by-step guide. It is deceptive because like many jewels, its beauty belies its strength. Luxardo or amarena cherry garnish optional. But the name Bijou should refer to the color hhhmmmm both versions are great drinks, even though I like pushing on the Gin making it a less rich drink. Even as far back as 1895 according to David Wondrich (Imbibe page 258). Its name comes from the colors of its three spirits, which represent diamonds, emeralds, and rubies.ġ ounce green Chartreuse (c'est magnifique)ġ ounce sweet vermouth (bonjour Carpano Antica)ġ dash orange bitters ( Embitterment est très bon)Ĭombine in a mixing glass or shaker with ice, stir with the beautiful precision of a flawless gem, and strain into a chilled glass. Apperently Bijou is sometimes made with grand marnier or orange curacao instead of chartreuse. The Bijou dates to the late 19th century and is attributed to bartender and author Harry Johnson. Bijou is the French word for jewel, and this drink is the equivalent of a precious gem in the cocktail world.