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Built · 1 serving

Bijou shot

A balanced built cocktail combining sweet vermouth, green chartreuse, london dry gin.

Short answer

Bijou shot is a built cocktail made with sweet vermouth, green chartreuse, and london dry gin. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodBuilt
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bijou shot ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Bijou shot ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Sweet Vermouth15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Green Chartreuse15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
London dry gin15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Bijou shot

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the rocks thoroughly, confirm that no garnish is required, and ready the bar spoon.

  2. 02

    Measure sweet vermouth, green chartreuse, london dry gin separately and keep them in the specified layer order.

  3. 03

    Pour the first ingredient carefully into the base of the chilled rocks.

  4. 04

    Carefully layer the sweet vermouth, Green Chartreuse, and gin in that order over the back of a bar spoon; do not stir.

  5. 05

    Keep the finished layers undisturbed; do not stir or add ice after layering.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without a garnish while the drink is at its best.

Tasting profile

What does Bijou shot taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and strength (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Bijou shot questions

What is in a Bijou shot?

Kokto’s build uses sweet vermouth, green chartreuse, and london dry gin.

How long does a Bijou shot take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Bijou shot prepared?

It uses a built method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Bijou shot alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B019https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/547/bijou-shot · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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