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Bijou

Bijou is an alcoholic cocktail built on Green Chartreuse. It leans herbal, botanical and citrus. Stirred and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 35.6% ABV and roughly 212 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic35.6% ABV4 ingredients

At a Glance

212 kcalCalories
35.6%ABV
10.4gSugar
14.5gCarbs
1.8Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 4 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients & Tools

Tools:Mixing Glass

How to Make It

  1. Stir in mixing glass with ice and strainStirred

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

HerbalBotanicalCitrus

Supporting notes

SpiceBitterIntenseJuniper

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • High ABV
  • Full-bodied
  • Bold and complex

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • AperitifSuggested from its bitter and botanical notes.
  • Happy HourSuggested from its bitter notes, pairing with charcuterie and olives.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

CharcuterieOlivesSalty Snacks

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar
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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Orange Bitters1 dash

Angostura BittersNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Start with the recipe’s dash count and taste; the result will be less citrus-led.
What changes
Angostura can replace orange bitters only when a warmer, more spice-led result is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Gin1 oz

VodkaKnown variation
How much to use
Use the same volume; expect less juniper and botanical aroma.
What changes
Vodka can replace gin when you want a cleaner, less botanical drink, but it usually changes the cocktail identity.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Sweet Vermouth1 oz

Rosso VermouthGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount; adjust only for the specific bottle’s sweetness and bitterness.
What changes
Rosso vermouth is a sweet red vermouth and is usually a close replacement for a generic sweet vermouth.
Dry VermouthNot a neutral swap
How much to use
You may need a small sweetener adjustment if the drink loses balance.
What changes
Dry vermouth is not a neutral substitute for sweet vermouth; it makes the drink much drier.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Bijou?
The Bijou is a cocktail made with 4 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 35.6%. A standard serving contains approximately 212 calories.
What does a Bijou taste like?
Bijou has a flavour profile featuring Herbal, Botanical, Citrus, Spice. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Bijou?
Bijou pairs well with Charcuterie, Olives, Salty Snacks. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Bijou?
The Bijou has an ABV of approximately 35.6%. That's approximately 1.80 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 212 kcal, 10.4g sugar, 14.5g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Bijou typically served?
Bijou is often suggested for Aperitif, Happy Hour, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Bijou?
If you enjoy Bijou, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Bijou at home?
Yes. The Bijou uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Bijou with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.