In NYC at least, limited sampling shows Astor Wines out of 750ml green but has 375ml ($32). Nearby Warehouse Wines has green but only in 50ml 😭 & Union Sq Wines has 750ml green in stock ($65); uptown, 750ml green also in stock at Sherry-Lehmann ($64).
No issues finding green chartreuse here (New England). Also, when I make a cocktail with chartreuse in it for people, I remind them NOT to try to substitute yellow - it’s totally different and a lot of people don’t realize that at first. Btw is that ring on Oz new or did I miss the engagement??
Absolutely not. I had been looking for it to make a Last Word. I finally stumbled upon a single bottle at a family run liquor store. (Chicago burbs) Gonna have to try this one, thanks!
Some people were just made to be on camera. Anders is one of these people. The perfect combination of personality, confidence, humor and expertise. I've heard that being a content creator is harder than it looks but Anders makes it look easy. Just a guy in his element making cocktails for his friends and telling us all about them as he does so. I don't really drink but that doesn't make the videos any less enjoyable. It's fun to learn about the science and art of cocktails and mixology and Anders is a good, and cool, teacher.
What a coincidence, I just made this yesterday after work! I noticed every source I found online had different proportions, so I never knew which recipe was the optimal starting place. Excited to try yours this weekend some time!
Chartreuse is my favourite liqueur and being in Montreal Canada, I haven't noticed a shortage here except of course for Yellow Chartreuse which when I inquired at the liquor store said that they only receive 1 shipment if that per year. I will keep my eyes out for a bottle of the yellow. Thanks so much for sharing your love for Chartreuse.
AZ is really good on camera now so glad she features more, as the dynamic you two have really shines on screen! I have been watching from the early days and this channel has developed so wonderfully!! Great camera work!! And the editing is really slick!! Well done both!!
I have been really into mixing for about a year now and the Bijou may be my #1 favorite cocktail. I have found that I prefer the equal parts ratios BUT I have to have Martini e Rossi as the vermouth. Cocchi di Torino came through waaay sweeter and the cocktail ventured into cloying territory. I now use Faccia Bruto Centerbe for Chartreuse and it still comes out pretty great. Love your videos, Anders!
I have been waiting for this since your little teaser under the Tipperary video! Back then I mentioned the equal parts Bijou was a little too strong in taste, so I am very excited to try your ratios this weekend! Cheers guys, another classic!
Fitting to watch this on vacation in Provence. Will try to find the ingredients and try it out while sitting on my patio overlooking the countryside. I’d add a photo, but then you’d hate me. 😀
@@AndersErickson it would probably be Helidor. My spec is 1 oz gin, 1 oz Dubonnet Rouge, and 0.5 oz Yellow Chartreuse. I know it’s not traditional, but it is very juicy and you can easily drink one too many 😃. Maybe even Lillet Rouge would work nicely here.
Great Anders, Me too happen to have a half a bottle of Green Chartreuse that’s not very frequently come at use. You gave me one more reason, the Anders version, since I’m also carefully with this liquid. Translating your receipts, to what ever measure, you have proportion 5-3-1. I go with that.
Another great video Andres!! I tried your version of the Bijou against a white Negroni- only substituting the Suze with green Chartreuse - I’ll call it the Whiter Negroni- 1.5 London dry gin - 1 - dry vermouth and .5 green chartreuse. Lemon peel for both. That whiter Negroni being less sweet a winner winner.
Awww, dang it, I get hooked on this channel a week after I place my first Dr Squatch order, which just adds to my "Why didn't I find this channel sooner?!?" feeling.
I’m almost done watching the entire back catalog of your videos Anders! I made a Bijou when I first started my home bartending journey, but I can’t recall the specs I used (it was probably the equal parts version). I happen to still have 3/4 of a bottle of Green Chartreuse in my bar, so I made both the original and your version tonight. I used the same vermouth, but used Beefeater London Dry instead of Plymouth. I definitely prefer your ratios. The original was quite sweet and a little syrupy. I still had so much of the Green Chartreuse show up in the modified specs, but it felt more balanced and, for me, had a more pleasant mouthfeel. It also preserves so much of that precious green liquid gold. I also took the opportunity to take small sips before and after expressing the lemon peel to get a better sense for how important those oils are to the experience (Narrator: he forgot to express the lemon peel.) I believe that the creators of these cocktails would appreciate others taking inspiration from them and not just copying them. As bartenders we have so much opportunity to explore, create, and play with new ideas and riffs on classics. Cheers! 😊
How funny, and timely... I made a bijou for the first time last night! I really enjoyed it, and went to mix another; but I wasn't paying attention, and grabbed the dry vermouth from the fridge instead of the sweet. Lo and behold, I found I really liked it with the dry, like one of those antique variations on the martini. It was really good, both ways!
Thanks to your videos, my wife and I tried Plymouth Gin (and more cocktails, in general). It is now are favorite. We tried Old Tom and a moutnain more modern gins but we keep coming back to Plymouth Gin. We love it!
At the end of the previous school year a mom gave me a $100 bill as a thank you (totally blew me away as that is not normal), and I went to Total Wine specifically to pick up a bottle of Green Chartreuse. I've used it so sparingly that I still have roughly 3/4 of the bottle left. My favorite drink I've made with it so far is the tikified Chartreuse Swizzle that also uses pineapple juice, lime juice, and falernum. Quite a refreshing summer drink!
I make the original recipe (albiet from the Savoy book) but i dont have an olive or a cherry as i dont think it needs it. The lemon and orange bitters should not be ommitted. I however use a london dry gin and also a dry Italian vermouth. As you mention the gin isnt prominent but stops it being too sweet when served equals. I think its my favourite cocktail 🍸 Its actually the first drink i ever ordered at the Savoy, i cant remember how they served it but it definitely didn't come with an olive. Merry Christmas
Perfect timing - I just finished catching up on your last 2 videos and then I got this notification. I've got all of these ingredients on hand, so I know what I'll be making tonight!
Like you, I double the gin, but I don't use Plymouth; I use Beefeaters. I use more green chartreuse than that and Carpano Antica as a rule. I haven't tried it with Cocchi Torino.
WOW this is a tasty drink!! Definitely going into the heavy rotation. I did see at a liquor store last week "limit 1 bottle per customer" on chartreuse I have a lovely generous friend who bought me some for my 30th birthday recently so I was all set but I did notice that
The first time I made this one I've missed read the recipe and made it with yellow Chartreuse, and I liked it! I can't say which one is better, my mistake or the original, they are both good. I still keep making my version when guests ask for a sweet & strong gin cocktail
Hi Anders. Long time viewer, first time commenter. I learned the Bijou years ago from a book that mixed it 1.5 gin, .5 chartreuse, .5 vermouth with orange bitters and it’s always been a fave of mine. Thanks for your inspiring work.
I HAVE been sitting on a half bottle of green chartreuse since I had a bad experience drinking too many Last Words (never do that again...aish). I shall try this one, in moderation, of course. And I've been on the Dr. Squatch train for over a year. Great stuff. Just put on the pine tar deodorant for the first time today.
Awesome updated recipe! Never heard of this cocktail... reminds me of one of my favorites, the 'Widows Kiss'. I'll make this for my shifty tonight. Always appreciate the inspiration Anders
I've always made it with all equal parts and a cherry, but I use a stronger flavor Gin that stands up against the Chartreuse (Aviation works well as it has strong orange and anise flavors that get along with the rest)
Wow! Thnx Anders, I did not know this classic (yet), never made it but soon I'll give it a try. For years my favorite has been 'the last word' so there's allways chartreuse + a back-up-bottle in the house. (No shortage in Amsterdam ;) Really love the content you & Az are making. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for a different take on my faviourite chartreuse drink. I do have to say that i prefer the original tho, after I tried them against eachother. Booth are really good tho
Here in Latvia, I don 't think they stock Chartreuse anywhere (except maybe in warehouses where only bars can buy it, ot the bars have to import it themselves. Luckily, I was just in Paris and brought a bottle back home - finding it in PAris of all places was not easy though. I hit up 5 different liquor stores before I found some. Same goes for Benedictine. Good news is now I have stock for some while. Nice drink - and I will actually be able to try it now that I finally have acquired some Chartreuse.
Thanks for another gin cocktail. I would probably go light on the chartreuse. I prefer less sweet cocktails and enjoy the flavor of gin. Thus, my go to cocktail of a gin martini. Cheers.
Just made this cocktail with St. George's Terrior Gin using the Anders Erickson build. It's a little too gin forward for me. Time to seek out some Plymouth gin. (although not while driving a Plymouth). Chartreuse is a bit hard to find but I do still have a small bottle of both green and yellow. Cheers
Anders this is a huge favourite!! I have plenty of Green Chartreuse and I am thrilled to see your version of a Bijou!! I honestly will enjoy both methods of preparation!! This has stayed one of my favourite cocktails for many years. I can't use an olive in the Bijou however!! An olive just can't be in my Bijou!! How lovely to be able to try your version!! I do tend to go for dry cocktails and less sweet, and I do love Plymouth Gin, so I am all ready to go now and make your version!! It is a very attractive cocktail in a beautiful glass. Exciting!! I tend to enjoy your versions very much!! Have a lovely weekend to you both!! Cheers!! 🙂
Thanks, Christine!! Hope you enjoy the tweaked ratios - and I'm happy to hear you have a good stock of Green Chartreuse! It's Tuesday as I type this, so wishing a good rest of the week! The weekend will be here soon - Cheers!!
@@AndersErickson Anders I have had time to try both versions of the lovely Bijou and I definitely prefer your tweaked version. Having less Green Chartreuse makes the Bijou less sweet and I much prefer this version!! I could helping drink both versions but I am definitely choosing the considerably less sweet version. Huge improvement!! I was thrilled to experience the différence!! Thanks Anders!! This improved a cocktail that I have long loved!! Cheers!! Have a terrific week Anders and Ans!!
I was actually talking with other cocktail nerd friends earlier today about how difficult it's been to get Green Chartreuse lately. Glad to know it's not just me.
Dunno where I picked it up but I usually go for a 1.5/.5/.5 ratio. Also hadn't heard of hitting it with lemon oil but definitely worth a try. Thanks, Anders.
I am not a gin person but I would definitely try this drink! Maybe I'll check my local Binny's to see if they have any chartreuse. I wish I could come to your bar and try it the next time I'm in Chicago! Love these videos.
Very enjoyable cocktail. I’ve used David Lebovitz’s proportions (based in turn on DeGroff’s revision but with “a touch more vermouth”): 1.5 gin, .75 green Chartreuse, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 2 dashes orange bitters (alt: absinthe rinse) + lemon twist garnish. It’s very good, but I’ll give your “modern” version a go as well. (Lebovitz also notes that “pedants may quibble that the cocktail should actually be called the Bijoux, plural” - he has a point!)
Wow I would love to make one of these one day, I have just been making super simple cocktails for my channel so far but this is where I have to get to!
I got around to making this one today. While I haven't tried the original version yet, I found yours to be very pleasant . On my second one now :) I have to say, Green Chartreuse has been easy to get here in Utah (which is surprising) but we don't have Cocchi Vermouth di Torino here. I ended up getting some out of state, and so glad I did. Now I know why you include it in so many drinks
I found a recipe that calls for 2 ounces of gin and 3/4oz of both Grand Marnier and sweet vermouth. It's a very similar ABV to the original, slightly stronger even. Might help those who can't find green chartreuse and those who don't care for orange bitters, like me. If you have a glass that can't fit all that, reducing the gin to 1.5oz works fine too.
i've been obsessed with bijous for a couple months. i make them pretty much exactly to your recipe anders, but i do a couple of things differently.... 1. i use ango bitters instead of orange. i dunno, orange are just worse imo. they don't bring anything to the drink, ango however does. the cardamom hints in there compliment the chartreuse better imo. 2. i cut out a bit of vermouth..... and add a bit of ancho reyes...... i have the rojo version, but the verde is probably equally as good. probably hit it with about a half ounce vermouth & a half ounce ancho reyes. this is the part you gotta try. a slightly spicy bijou..... it's like crack to me right now. i'm trying not to drink them every single night right now
I just got my first bottle of chartreuse and I made a bijou with 1 2/3 gin 1 vermouth (Cinzano Rosso) 2/3 chartreuse. I'll try yours sometime later in the week, I do feel the chartreuse is strong enough to get through with less, but I also fear I'll miss the sugar.
Anither fun and interedting video! I've been on something of a classic cocktail binge lately. This sounds like another one I need to try. I've got everything I need for this one except the Chartreuse so I'll have to see if I can find some today. 😁
Andes, Love your version! May I suggest an additional revision?? Yours plus 1/4 oz. Luxardo cherry liquor. Based that off familial ties with the last word.. I call it the Luxurious Bijou!! DELICIOUS!! 8:01
So I tried this with the original version and indeed it was too sweet for my taste. However I was intrigued by the olive aspect 🤔 so I not only garnished with the olive but I did a bar spoon of the brine in the cocktail. Thinking it may cut the sweetness and it was actually a pleasant balance 👏🏼
Gotta love her honesty. 🥰🥰 I do have to agree with whether I want something sweet and vice versa. By the way, nice bath robe. Martha Stewart selection?
"Chocolate diamond" for brown/black diamonds. Garnets are gems with any colour. Though with ",bijou", one knows it'll be good, especially when you make it! Fantastic cocktail, because I'll be throwing a birthday party for an all-spirits-cocktails friend and he'll definitely enjoy this. Thank you!!! Also, I'd use your version, because as you said Chartreuse has become more expensive and secondly I bought a new jar of Maraschino cherries before inflation kicked in. Also, I trust your judgement more Anders, PROST!
In Pennsylvania here and no Chartreuse shortage, actually there’s a ton here. I don’t own a bottle but will have to go out n buy to try this drink. Thx Anders.
I've wanted to get some green chartreuse for a while now (never owned a bottle), but here in Washington state, it's $75 a bottle! I'll pick some up eventually and will definitely need to try your recipe. Sounds delicious.
You guys finding Chartreuse okay?
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Not even a lil bit, man. Rough out here.
In NYC at least, limited sampling shows Astor Wines out of 750ml green but has 375ml ($32). Nearby Warehouse Wines has green but only in 50ml 😭 & Union Sq Wines has 750ml green in stock ($65); uptown, 750ml green also in stock at Sherry-Lehmann ($64).
No issues finding green chartreuse here (New England). Also, when I make a cocktail with chartreuse in it for people, I remind them NOT to try to substitute yellow - it’s totally different and a lot of people don’t realize that at first.
Btw is that ring on Oz new or did I miss the engagement??
Absolutely not. I had been looking for it to make a Last Word. I finally stumbled upon a single bottle at a family run liquor store. (Chicago burbs) Gonna have to try this one, thanks!
I’ve seen a couple bottles of yellow in Austin but there’s no green anywhere and even finding the yellow is inconsistent.
I love how Az is always surprised your cocktails are “not bad”😂
Some people were just made to be on camera. Anders is one of these people. The perfect combination of personality, confidence, humor and expertise. I've heard that being a content creator is harder than it looks but Anders makes it look easy. Just a guy in his element making cocktails for his friends and telling us all about them as he does so. I don't really drink but that doesn't make the videos any less enjoyable. It's fun to learn about the science and art of cocktails and mixology and Anders is a good, and cool, teacher.
Couldn’t. Agree. More.
My all-time favorite! I have a policy of “no Bijous if there’s work tomorrow” because two more Bijous have a tendency to sneak in behind my Bijou.
Love this. Cheers!
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I appreciate Az’s quiet chuckle at the end of the ad. Perfect ending :)
What a coincidence, I just made this yesterday after work! I noticed every source I found online had different proportions, so I never knew which recipe was the optimal starting place. Excited to try yours this weekend some time!
Great minds think alike. Enjoy this one this weekend - Cheers!
I just made this yesterday as well after never knowing about it
Chartreuse is my favourite liqueur and being in Montreal Canada, I haven't noticed a shortage here except of course for Yellow Chartreuse which when I inquired at the liquor store said that they only receive 1 shipment if that per year. I will keep my eyes out for a bottle of the yellow. Thanks so much for sharing your love for Chartreuse.
AZ is really good on camera now so glad she features more, as the dynamic you two have really shines on screen! I have been watching from the early days and this channel has developed so wonderfully!! Great camera work!! And the editing is really slick!! Well done both!!
The editing is so great!
Agreed... excellent channel:)
I have been really into mixing for about a year now and the Bijou may be my #1 favorite cocktail. I have found that I prefer the equal parts ratios BUT I have to have Martini e Rossi as the vermouth. Cocchi di Torino came through waaay sweeter and the cocktail ventured into cloying territory. I now use Faccia Bruto Centerbe for Chartreuse and it still comes out pretty great. Love your videos, Anders!
I so enjoy your videos
This and the Tailspin have been my favorites for the last couple months. Great video as always Anders!
Two good ones! Thanks, Darius - Cheers!
I often have my Savoy Cocktail book handy so when he said "page 28" that was very helpful. Cheers!
I have been waiting for this since your little teaser under the Tipperary video! Back then I mentioned the equal parts Bijou was a little too strong in taste, so I am very excited to try your ratios this weekend! Cheers guys, another classic!
Cheers, Dimitar! Hope you enjoy these specs as well as the weekend. This one's for you - Cheers!
Fitting to watch this on vacation in Provence. Will try to find the ingredients and try it out while sitting on my patio overlooking the countryside. I’d add a photo, but then you’d hate me. 😀
I love this cocktail, I make mine with yellow chartreuse. Happy Friday Anders.
Nice call. What jewel would that be? Enjoy the weekend, David!
@@AndersErickson it would probably be Helidor. My spec is 1 oz gin, 1 oz Dubonnet Rouge, and 0.5 oz Yellow Chartreuse. I know it’s not traditional, but it is very juicy and you can easily drink one too many 😃. Maybe even Lillet Rouge would work nicely here.
Great Anders,
Me too happen to have a half a bottle of Green Chartreuse that’s not very frequently come at use. You gave me one more reason, the Anders version, since I’m also carefully with this liquid. Translating your receipts, to what ever measure, you have proportion 5-3-1. I go with that.
Just having one today at my local bar. They got green chartreuse and we gave it a go. Wow!! Great cocktail
Another great video Andres!! I tried your version of the Bijou against a white Negroni- only substituting the Suze with green Chartreuse - I’ll call it the Whiter Negroni- 1.5 London dry gin - 1 - dry vermouth and .5 green chartreuse. Lemon peel for both. That whiter Negroni being less sweet a winner winner.
Very pretty drink- both versions.
Awww, dang it, I get hooked on this channel a week after I place my first Dr Squatch order, which just adds to my "Why didn't I find this channel sooner?!?" feeling.
Love your ratio. Just made two. Going to try the original tomorrow
I’m almost done watching the entire back catalog of your videos Anders! I made a Bijou when I first started my home bartending journey, but I can’t recall the specs I used (it was probably the equal parts version). I happen to still have 3/4 of a bottle of Green Chartreuse in my bar, so I made both the original and your version tonight. I used the same vermouth, but used Beefeater London Dry instead of Plymouth.
I definitely prefer your ratios. The original was quite sweet and a little syrupy. I still had so much of the Green Chartreuse show up in the modified specs, but it felt more balanced and, for me, had a more pleasant mouthfeel. It also preserves so much of that precious green liquid gold.
I also took the opportunity to take small sips before and after expressing the lemon peel to get a better sense for how important those oils are to the experience (Narrator: he forgot to express the lemon peel.)
I believe that the creators of these cocktails would appreciate others taking inspiration from them and not just copying them. As bartenders we have so much opportunity to explore, create, and play with new ideas and riffs on classics. Cheers! 😊
Going to try both this afternoon. Have a bottle of chartreuse but never knew what to do with it, thanks. Love the commercial break!
How funny, and timely... I made a bijou for the first time last night! I really enjoyed it, and went to mix another; but I wasn't paying attention, and grabbed the dry vermouth from the fridge instead of the sweet. Lo and behold, I found I really liked it with the dry, like one of those antique variations on the martini. It was really good, both ways!
Love the accidental discovery! Haven't tried it that way - but I will. Cheers to you!
Love your stuff.
Thanks to your videos, my wife and I tried Plymouth Gin (and more cocktails, in general). It is now are favorite. We tried Old Tom and a moutnain more modern gins but we keep coming back to Plymouth Gin. We love it!
At the end of the previous school year a mom gave me a $100 bill as a thank you (totally blew me away as that is not normal), and I went to Total Wine specifically to pick up a bottle of Green Chartreuse. I've used it so sparingly that I still have roughly 3/4 of the bottle left. My favorite drink I've made with it so far is the tikified Chartreuse Swizzle that also uses pineapple juice, lime juice, and falernum. Quite a refreshing summer drink!
Love the Chartreuse Swizzle!
I enjoyed a barrel aged bijou at The Office in Chicago this past weekend! Such a special experience. Excited to make yours, thanks!
I make the original recipe (albiet from the Savoy book) but i dont have an olive or a cherry as i dont think it needs it. The lemon and orange bitters should not be ommitted.
I however use a london dry gin and also a dry Italian vermouth. As you mention the gin isnt prominent but stops it being too sweet when served equals. I think its my favourite cocktail 🍸
Its actually the first drink i ever ordered at the Savoy, i cant remember how they served it but it definitely didn't come with an olive.
Merry Christmas
Perfect timing - I just finished catching up on your last 2 videos and then I got this notification. I've got all of these ingredients on hand, so I know what I'll be making tonight!
Thanks, Josh! Cheers to you, and enjoy the cocktail!
Just made it, olives every time!
Chartreuse is easy to get in the UK (thankfully).
I actually picked up some chartreuse several months back. I have a bottle of both green and yellow. Great stuff.
Like you, I double the gin, but I don't use Plymouth; I use Beefeaters. I use more green chartreuse than that and Carpano Antica as a rule. I haven't tried it with Cocchi Torino.
That paid promotion vid was absolute GOLD! lol! The drink part of the vid was great too, but you in a robe brings it all home. Thanks, man. lol
WOW this is a tasty drink!! Definitely going into the heavy rotation.
I did see at a liquor store last week "limit 1 bottle per customer" on chartreuse
I have a lovely generous friend who bought me some for my 30th birthday recently so I was all set but I did notice that
I appreciate this channel. And am excited to put that bottle of Green Chartreuse I’ve got kicking around my liquor cabinet to some use! Thank you!
The first time I made this one I've missed read the recipe and made it with yellow Chartreuse, and I liked it!
I can't say which one is better, my mistake or the original, they are both good. I still keep making my version when guests ask for a sweet & strong gin cocktail
My favorite cocktail ever :) my go-to roulette for gin enjoying customers. Love your version, I’ll have to give it a go!
Hope you enjoy it!
What ratios do you normally use?
I have been wanting to try this for a while. I think I will make this on payday next week for my grandma and I.
Ha!! I literally just yesterday decided to use this classic as a reference for some "new" creation
Hi Anders. Long time viewer, first time commenter. I learned the Bijou years ago from a book that mixed it 1.5 gin, .5 chartreuse, .5 vermouth with orange bitters and it’s always been a fave of mine. Thanks for your inspiring work.
I HAVE been sitting on a half bottle of green chartreuse since I had a bad experience drinking too many Last Words (never do that again...aish). I shall try this one, in moderation, of course.
And I've been on the Dr. Squatch train for over a year. Great stuff. Just put on the pine tar deodorant for the first time today.
I have green chartreuse. Trying this one soon!
Somehow never heard of this but will try it for sure as I still have half a bottle of chartreuse
The Bijou is the cocktail that got me into cocktails. So good!
Awesome updated recipe!
Never heard of this cocktail... reminds me of one of my favorites, the 'Widows Kiss'.
I'll make this for my shifty tonight. Always appreciate the inspiration Anders
Cheers!
I've always made it with all equal parts and a cherry, but I use a stronger flavor Gin that stands up against the Chartreuse (Aviation works well as it has strong orange and anise flavors that get along with the rest)
Those glasses are by favorite that you own. Are those considered coupes? Or like a bell shaped coupe? Either way, I think they are just lovely.
Making one tonight!
Wow! Thnx Anders, I did not know this classic (yet), never made it but soon I'll give it a try.
For years my favorite has been 'the last word' so there's allways chartreuse + a back-up-bottle in the house. (No shortage in Amsterdam ;)
Really love the content you & Az are making. Keep up the good work!
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HAT IS A GREAT ADD!!!! Towel.....not so much LOLOL!! Going to try this as soon as I can find the "stuff". Until then......a Kentucky Passion!!
Thanks for a different take on my faviourite chartreuse drink. I do have to say that i prefer the original tho, after I tried them against eachother. Booth are really good tho
Happy you tried them together! Everyone should enjoy it to their liking - Cheers!
News to me. Will try 😃
Happy Friday!
Awesome cocktail. Tried your ratio with an olive 🫒.. nicely balanced!
Watching your video every Friday is what tells me it’s the weekend and to get ready for happy hour lol cheers! Anders Amazing Alcohol Affair!
That's it I'm changing the name of the channel to Anders Amazing Alcohol Affair
I just made the Bijou....amazing
Here in Latvia, I don 't think they stock Chartreuse anywhere (except maybe in warehouses where only bars can buy it, ot the bars have to import it themselves. Luckily, I was just in Paris and brought a bottle back home - finding it in PAris of all places was not easy though. I hit up 5 different liquor stores before I found some. Same goes for Benedictine. Good news is now I have stock for some while. Nice drink - and I will actually be able to try it now that I finally have acquired some Chartreuse.
Thanks for another gin cocktail. I would probably go light on the chartreuse. I prefer less sweet cocktails and enjoy the flavor of gin. Thus, my go to cocktail of a gin martini. Cheers.
I've been reserving the little bit of chartreuse I have left for last words, but I may have to give this a try! Thanks for the video!
Thanks for giving it a try! Cheers!
Oh I’m so excited to try this! Only missing the bitters!
Fantastic! I'm excited to have another use for my green Chartreuse besides the Last Word (although those are delicious).
Green Chartreuse easy to fin in NYC suburbs; I prefer the equal parts, with London Dry and a cherry, version.
Great video
Ah yes! one of my favorite cocktails of late!
One of my favourite cocktails, as it allows me to use that bottle of Chartreuse that's always lying around
Just made this cocktail with St. George's Terrior Gin using the Anders Erickson build. It's a little too gin forward for me. Time to seek out some Plymouth gin. (although not while driving a Plymouth). Chartreuse is a bit hard to find but I do still have a small bottle of both green and yellow. Cheers
Anders this is a huge favourite!! I have plenty of Green Chartreuse and I am thrilled to see your version of a Bijou!! I honestly will enjoy both methods of preparation!! This has stayed one of my favourite cocktails for many years. I can't use an olive in the Bijou however!! An olive just can't be in my Bijou!! How lovely to be able to try your version!! I do tend to go for dry cocktails and less sweet, and I do love Plymouth Gin, so I am all ready to go now and make your version!! It is a very attractive cocktail in a beautiful glass. Exciting!! I tend to enjoy your versions very much!! Have a lovely weekend to you both!! Cheers!! 🙂
Thanks, Christine!! Hope you enjoy the tweaked ratios - and I'm happy to hear you have a good stock of Green Chartreuse! It's Tuesday as I type this, so wishing a good rest of the week! The weekend will be here soon - Cheers!!
@@AndersErickson Anders I have had time to try both versions of the lovely Bijou and I definitely prefer your tweaked version. Having less Green Chartreuse makes the Bijou less sweet and I much prefer this version!! I could helping drink both versions but I am definitely choosing the considerably less sweet version. Huge improvement!! I was thrilled to experience the différence!! Thanks Anders!! This improved a cocktail that I have long loved!! Cheers!! Have a terrific week Anders and Ans!!
I also give the customers the choice between a sweeter or dryer bijou (red or white vermouth). It's pretty popular
I thought this was a "Baijiu" video... Still happy. As always, great content Anders!
I was actually talking with other cocktail nerd friends earlier today about how difficult it's been to get Green Chartreuse lately. Glad to know it's not just me.
Thanks for another great video! Could you let me know which glass you used? My wife loves the floral pattern.
I think they are from an antique shop :(
Dunno where I picked it up but I usually go for a 1.5/.5/.5 ratio. Also hadn't heard of hitting it with lemon oil but definitely worth a try. Thanks, Anders.
easily one of the best drinks i’ve ever had.
I am not a gin person but I would definitely try this drink! Maybe I'll check my local Binny's to see if they have any chartreuse. I wish I could come to your bar and try it the next time I'm in Chicago! Love these videos.
Very enjoyable cocktail. I’ve used David Lebovitz’s proportions (based in turn on DeGroff’s revision but with “a touch more vermouth”): 1.5 gin, .75 green Chartreuse, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 2 dashes orange bitters (alt: absinthe rinse) + lemon twist garnish. It’s very good, but I’ll give your “modern” version a go as well. (Lebovitz also notes that “pedants may quibble that the cocktail should actually be called the Bijoux, plural” - he has a point!)
Wow I would love to make one of these one day, I have just been making super simple cocktails for my channel so far but this is where I have to get to!
Ha! Gotta try the olive version too now 😃Cheers Anders!
Cheers, Johan!
I got around to making this one today. While I haven't tried the original version yet, I found yours to be very pleasant . On my second one now :) I have to say, Green Chartreuse has been easy to get here in Utah (which is surprising) but we don't have Cocchi Vermouth di Torino here. I ended up getting some out of state, and so glad I did. Now I know why you include it in so many drinks
Loved hearing Az nose-laughing at "bathing like a god"... 😁
Thanks for another gin cocktail! Excited to try it and I love the glasses btw
Thanks, Rachael! Cheers to you!
Golly these videos are beautiful. Sometimes I forget that.
Credit goes to Az - she's got the eye! 🎥
I found a recipe that calls for 2 ounces of gin and 3/4oz of both Grand Marnier and sweet vermouth. It's a very similar ABV to the original, slightly stronger even. Might help those who can't find green chartreuse and those who don't care for orange bitters, like me. If you have a glass that can't fit all that, reducing the gin to 1.5oz works fine too.
I’d love to see a spritz video! Aperol, Campari, limoncello, their most be so many other aperitif that’d go well in a spritz…
I love your videos!! Just the best! Where can I buy those cocktail glasses? Have a great day!
i've been obsessed with bijous for a couple months. i make them pretty much exactly to your recipe anders, but i do a couple of things differently....
1. i use ango bitters instead of orange. i dunno, orange are just worse imo. they don't bring anything to the drink, ango however does. the cardamom hints in there compliment the chartreuse better imo.
2. i cut out a bit of vermouth..... and add a bit of ancho reyes...... i have the rojo version, but the verde is probably equally as good. probably hit it with about a half ounce vermouth & a half ounce ancho reyes. this is the part you gotta try. a slightly spicy bijou..... it's like crack to me right now. i'm trying not to drink them every single night right now
I just got my first bottle of chartreuse and I made a bijou with
1 2/3 gin
1 vermouth (Cinzano Rosso)
2/3 chartreuse.
I'll try yours sometime later in the week, I do feel the chartreuse is strong enough to get through with less, but I also fear I'll miss the sugar.
I love it! You’re a god, Anders.
Skal, for goodness sake!’
Anither fun and interedting video! I've been on something of a classic cocktail binge lately. This sounds like another one I need to try. I've got everything I need for this one except the Chartreuse so I'll have to see if I can find some today. 😁
Andes,
Love your version!
May I suggest an additional revision??
Yours plus 1/4 oz. Luxardo cherry liquor.
Based that off familial ties with the last word..
I call it the Luxurious Bijou!!
DELICIOUS!! 8:01
Hi Anders! Bijou was the name of my gf's dog who died last year, seeing this reminded me of her and it was nice :) Good as a cocktail too!
What a good name for a pup! Cheers to you and the memory of Bijou 🐶
Sounds delicious….with a cherry! I’ve never tried chartreuse but have always loved the name and color. Adding this to my list to try!
Like always, excelent video... 👍
So I tried this with the original version and indeed it was too sweet for my taste. However I was intrigued by the olive aspect 🤔 so I not only garnished with the olive but I did a bar spoon of the brine in the cocktail. Thinking it may cut the sweetness and it was actually a pleasant balance 👏🏼
Dr Squatch should get you to do all of their commercials. They ads rub me the wrong way but Anders seems like a trustworthy guy
Gotta love her honesty. 🥰🥰 I do have to agree with whether I want something sweet and vice versa. By the way, nice bath robe. Martha Stewart selection?
Haha thanks, Leda!
"Chocolate diamond" for brown/black diamonds. Garnets are gems with any colour. Though with ",bijou", one knows it'll be good, especially when you make it!
Fantastic cocktail, because I'll be throwing a birthday party for an all-spirits-cocktails friend and he'll definitely enjoy this.
Thank you!!!
Also, I'd use your version, because as you said Chartreuse has become more expensive and secondly I bought a new jar of Maraschino cherries before inflation kicked in.
Also, I trust your judgement more Anders, PROST!
Thanks, Joonha! Hope this one's a success at the party! Cheers!!
In Pennsylvania here and no Chartreuse shortage, actually there’s a ton here. I don’t own a bottle but will have to go out n buy to try this drink. Thx Anders.
Pennsylvania, noted. Be right over.
I've wanted to get some green chartreuse for a while now (never owned a bottle), but here in Washington state, it's $75 a bottle! I'll pick some up eventually and will definitely need to try your recipe. Sounds delicious.