A bijou is a mixed cocktail composed of gin, vermouth, and chartreuse. This beverage invented by Harry Johnson is called bijou because it combined the colors of three jewels: gin for diamond, vermouth for ruby, and chartreuse for emerald.
The bijou was widespread for several decades however, it disappeared after Prohibition.
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Add all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled.
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Strain into a coupe glass.
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