Bijou (cocktail)
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| Type | Cocktail |
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| Primary alcohol by volume | |
| Served | Straight up; without ice |
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| Commonly used ingredients |
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| Preparation | Stir in mixing glass with ice and strain |
A bijou is a mixed alcoholic drink composed of gin, vermouth, and chartreuse.[1] Bijou means "jewel" in French. It is said to have been invented by Harry Johnson. This cocktail is called Bijou because it combines the colors of three jewels: gin for diamond, vermouth for ruby, and chartreuse for emerald. An original-style Bijou is made stirred with ice as Harry Johnson's 1900 "New and Improved Bartender Manual" states "mix well with a spoon and serve." This recipe is also one of the oldest in the manual dating back to 1890s.
Procedure
Pour everything into an ice-filled mixing glass. Stir gently for a few seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist. Serve chilled.
See also
- List of cocktails
- Liquor portal
References
- ↑ "Bijou Cocktail". Washington Post. 28 Nov 2007.
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