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Bijou

There has been a serious lack of cocktails around here lately; partly because I haven’t been partaking much and partly because I’ve just been a boring drinker. But tonight I indulged and made us Bijous.

This drink is great if you want a twist on the martini type theme. It’s got the classic gin and dry vermouth combo, but with the added delight of green Chartreuse and orange bitters.

The Bijou

- 3/4 oz dry vermouth
- 1/4 oz green Chartreuse
- 3/4 oz gin
- dash orange bitters

Stir over ice, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

OK, it looks a bit wee coloured, but it’s a fine drink to enjoy the last of the sunny days with.

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7 Responses to “Bijou”

  1. BLTP Says:
    October 13th, 2008 at 2:50 pm

    Looks a good ‘un as long s you don’t say “just a bijou Bijou” too often. waht’s the main flavour of chartreus?

  2. Keith Says:
    October 13th, 2008 at 3:10 pm

    Sounds awesome. I need to make me one of those very soon.

  3. Cocktails Says:
    October 13th, 2008 at 8:05 pm

    BLTP, what kind of a dificult question is that?! Chartreuse tastes… Chartreuse-like… bitter, a bit herb-y. Distinct really, in the same way that Campari is distinct and unique. I can’t really describe it.

    Keith, ’tis good – try one if you’re into cocktails. And you can’t ever go wrong with a classic martini either if you’re feeling cocktail-inclined.

  4. ishouldbeworking Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 2:21 pm

    I have been given a bottle of Chambord as a gift. Do you have any favourites which incorporate this berry-smelling brew? I trust your judgement.

  5. Cocktails Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:13 pm

    Mmm, tough one ISBW. I’m not a big fan of sweet drinks and I’ve never sampled Chambord. I have looked through my cocktail recipe books and haven’t found any which specifically mention Chambord. However, I suspect that it could work like any cassis and mix well with champagne. Or perhaps with something like vermouth or dubonnet and soda water?

  6. Cocktails Says:
    October 15th, 2008 at 10:18 pm

    Actually, they have a rather tiresome website which you could look at if you’re really keen – http://www.chambordonline.com – with some recipes, most of which will entail buying a lot of other ingredients…

    And that’s a rather peculiar choice of gift if you don’t mind me saying. I assume you’ve got a sweet tooth!

  7. ishouldbeworking Says:
    October 16th, 2008 at 8:24 am

    It IS an odd gift, isn’t it? Especially as it came from one of my gig-buddies who knows me well and knows my tooth is not sweet. Maybe he got a job-lot of it? It’s in a kitschy little bottle though, which looks like it could have been designed by Vivienne Westwood.

    I’ll chuck it in with some dubonnet and see what happens. Thanks!

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