The Bijou shines brightly within the cocktail collective because of substances that glint like jewels. We’re speaking about emerald-green Chartreuse, diamond-like gin and ruby-red candy vermouth. Right here’s the total checklist of Bijou substances:
Aspect amounts are detailed within the printable recipe card underneath.
No light-weight, the Bijou recipe has 4 liquors – inexperienced Chartreuse, dry gin, candy vermouth and orange bitters. Whilst gin and vermouth are moderately not unusual, inexperienced Chartreuse and orange bitters are a little bit extra unique.
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Inexperienced Chartreuse
Inexperienced Chartreuse isn’t a fixture in maximum liquor cupboards however perhaps it will have to be. With its inexperienced hue and herbaceous flavors, the liqueur is a problem because of its availability and worth. Because of its distinctive flavors, it’s additionally a savior for motivated mixologists having a look to craft their subsequent nice drink.
Produced within the the city of Voiron, France, the verdant liqueur is a potent potable with a 55% ABV. Carthusian clergymen created the primary batch batch in 1737 and the recipe, that includes a mix of 130 herbs and crops, stays a secret to at the present time.
Orange Bitters
We purchased a bottle of Angostura orange bitters particularly to craft this cocktail recipe and we’re happy we did. With an fragrant mix of orange extracts and spices, those bitters scent pleasant whilst including a nice kick because of the 28% ABV.
