The Bijou - a vintage cocktail to try!

Today we're making the vintage cocktail, Bijou! Definitely one to try if you haven't already! "Bijou" is French for "jewel," and three gemstones are represented in this drink: gin being a diamond, Green Chartreuse an emerald, and sweet vermouth a ruby. Dating back to 1900, the original recipe was all equal parts - a ratio I've found a bit heavy on the Chartreuse. However, the recipe also suggests an olive for a garnish. Which is something I haven't tried yet. So in today's video, I'll make one with the salty olive to see how that offsets the sweeter Chartreuse, but also show you the ratios I've come to love in this classic! Cheers! Get your bottles at House of Bitter Bear 👉 https://houseofbitterbear.com Video/editing/illustrations by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨 Check us out on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anderserickson TIME STAMPS Intro: 0:00 The History: 1:32 The Booze: 3:29 Original Recipe: 4:07 Dr. Squatch: 5:47 My Ratios: 7:01 Sips & Sign Off : 7:56 THE BIJOU RECIPE 7:01 1.25 oz. (37.5 ml) Plymouth Gin 3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Cocchi Vermouth di Torino 1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) Green Chartreuse 1 dash Regan's Orange Bitters No. 6 Expressed lemon oil Cocktail cherry for garnish THE TOOLS The dasher bottles (set of 3): https://amzn.to/3iKjbNE My workhorse double jigger: https://amzn.to/3lmmKrK My favorite mixing glass: https://amzn.to/45nvvvq Bar spoon: https://amzn.to/3wkkDhg Julep strainer: https://amzn.to/3mymEyA Y Peeler: https://amzn.to/36tNxOo Rubber bar mat (6"x12"): https://amzn.to/3h2IJER As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Follow Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anderserickson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anderserickson_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andersericksoncocktails Thanks to our sponsor, Dr. Squatch! Get 20% off $20 or more when you use code DSQANDERS at https://bit.ly/3BsrlCu Send stuff to: Anders Erickson PO Box 248 Baileys Harbor, WI 54202