Uploaded March 2015 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Bijou cocktail made from the original Harry Johnson recipe from 1900. Bijou is the French term for "jewel." The Bijou is the father of the Tipperary (youtu.be/9KmjaKKQCBQ).
Harry Johnson's recipe stated that the garnish could be a cherry or an olive with a lemon twist. Obviously I opted for the Maraschino Cherry (youtu.be/FXLI4XvFlPo), but if you're all about olives, don't let me stop you.
This cocktail is heavy on the Chartreuse. It definitely stands out in the drink. It's used in a handful of vintage recipes. The bottle tends to be expensive, so I typically get the smaller version. It will last a long time and not break the bank.
The liqueur is a highly-guarded secret recipe made by monks in France. Only two people know the make up and proportions of the recipe the dates back to the 15th century. The liqueur was featured in what was arguably Tarantino's worst movie, Death Proof (youtu.be/QBps5R-4JrY?t=1m41s). The best way to wash the taste of that movie out of your mouth is with a glass of Green Chartreuse or, better yet, a Bijou. Cheers!
Recipe:
1oz Gin
1oz Green Chartreuse
1oz Sweet Vermouth
1 dash Orange Bitters
garnish Lemon Twist and Maraschino Cherry
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Featured in This Drink:
St. George Spirits Dry Rye Gin
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Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth
www3.martini.com/us/products#product/martini-rosso
Green Chartreuse
http://www.chartreuse.fr/green-chartreuse;fiche;3;uk.html
Regans’ Orange Bitters No. 6
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Bijou cocktail made from the original Harry Johnson recipe from 1900. Bijou is the French term for "jewel." The Bijou is the father of the Tipperary (youtu.be/9KmjaKKQCBQ).
Harry Johnson's recipe stated that the garnish could be a cherry or an olive with a lemon twist. Obviously I opted for the Maraschino Cherry (youtu.be/FXLI4XvFlPo), but if you're all about olives, don't let me stop you.
This cocktail is heavy on the Chartreuse. It definitely stands out in the drink. It's used in a handful of vintage recipes. The bottle tends to be expensive, so I typically get the smaller version. It will last a long time and not break the bank.
The liqueur is a highly-guarded secret recipe made by monks in France. Only two people know the make up and proportions of the recipe the dates back to the 15th century. The liqueur was featured in what was arguably Tarantino's worst movie, Death Proof (youtu.be/QBps5R-4JrY?t=1m41s). The best way to wash the taste of that movie out of your mouth is with a glass of Green Chartreuse or, better yet, a Bijou. Cheers!
Recipe:
1oz Gin
1oz Green Chartreuse
1oz Sweet Vermouth
1 dash Orange Bitters
garnish Lemon Twist and Maraschino Cherry
Follow Us!
facebook.com/DistinguishedSpirits
instagram.com/distinguishedspirits
twitter.com/DistinguishedSp
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Featured in This Drink:
St. George Spirits Dry Rye Gin
youtube.com/user/StGeorgeSpirits
stgeorgespirits.com
Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth
www3.martini.com/us/products#product/martini-rosso
Green Chartreuse
http://www.chartreuse.fr/green-chartreuse;fiche;3;uk.html
Regans’ Orange Bitters No. 6
gazregan.com/regans-orange-bitters-no-6
