Bijou Royale

This classic Bijou Cocktail, with its equal parts of gin, sweet vermouth, and green Chartreuse, is a bombastic blend that boasts a herbaceous profile. The addition of a dash of orange bitters enhances the drink's complexity, making it a timeless choice for the cocktail connoisseur.

Bijou Royale

A classic cocktail with equal parts of gin, sweet vermouth, and green Chartreuse, the Bijou Royale is a bombastic blend with a herbaceous profile, perfect for the connoisseur.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 oz London dry gin
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth
  • 1 oz green Chartreuse
  • 1 dash orange bitters

Instructions

  1. Combine the gin, sweet vermouth, green Chartreuse, and orange bitters in a mixing glass and fill with cracked ice.
  2. Stir well for 20 seconds.
  3. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
  4. Twist a piece of lemon peel over the drink and use as garnish.
  5. For a modern twist, use 1 1/2 oz gin, 1/2 oz vermouth, and 1/2 oz Chartreuse.