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A bijou is a mixed alcoholic drink composed of gin, vermouth, and chartreuse. Bijou means “jewel” in French. It is said to have been invented by Harry Johnson.
| Type | Cocktail |
|---|---|
| Primary alcohol by volume |
|
| Served | Straight up; without ice |
| Standard garnish | cherry |
| Standard drinkware |
 Cocktail glass |
| Commonly used ingredients |
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| Preparation | Stir in mixing glass with ice and strain |
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 1890′s.
