Bijou - a Vintage Cocktail with Gin, Green Chartreuse, Sweet Vermouth & Orange Bitters

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 (). 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 (), 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 ( The best way to wash the taste of that movie out of your mouth is with