Some cocktails are born into legend. Others vanish, only to return when the time (and the gin) is right.
The Bijou, French for “jewel,” is one such drink. A moody blend of gin, Green Chartreuse, and sweet vermouth, it’s as layered as it is overlooked. However, it’s now having its moment! At the heart of its revival is Conniption American Dry: a gin engineered for clarity, balance, and unapologetic expression.
This isn’t a cocktail that fades into the background. It asks for attention, and Conniption gives it the backbone to shine!
The Bijou’s Backstory
A product of the early 1900s, the Bijou was once a bartender’s darling, built on symbolism as much as it was spirit.
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Gin = Diamond
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Green Chartreuse = Emerald
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Sweet Vermouth = Ruby
The Bijou was crafted for those who appreciate nuance… drinkers who welcome bold flavors wrapped in elegance. But after Prohibition, its glow faded. Lighter, cleaner cocktails stepped into the spotlight, and the Bijou quietly slipped into the background.
Yet here we are, over a century later, and the Bijou feels more relevant than ever. Complex, character-rich cocktails are back in demand, and this jewel is ripe for rediscovery!
Why Conniption American Dry Works Beautifully
Conniption American Dry doesn’t compete, it completes.
Unlike heavier London Dry gins, our expression brings lift to citrus, and a clean structure that lets Chartreuse’s bold botanicals stay focused, rather than overwhelm. Sweet vermouth adds warmth and depth, but it’s Conniption that truly ties the threads together with modern poise.
It’s not just about strength. It’s about clarity with presence. That’s what makes this pairing sing.
“Classic in form. Contemporary in execution. Stir up something unforgettable.”
Flavor Breakdown
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Chartreuse brings a bitter, herbal intensity — sharp but seductive
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Sweet vermouth offers warmth, spice, and a slow-building sweetness
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Conniption adds a high-toned brightness, grounding the mix in citrus clarity
When stirred and perfectly chilled, the Bijou hits like velvet with an edge. It opens crisp, deepens with spice, and lingers just long enough to leave its mark.
A drink that doesn’t shout, but absolutely stays with you.
Martini vs. Bijou: Who’s Drinking What?
The martini is precise. It’s restraint in a glass. The Bijou? It leans in, it lingers, and lures you closer.
If the martini were a tailored suit, the Bijou is a velvet robe at golden hour. One is architecture. The other, atmospheric.
Martini loyalists crave control. Bijou drinkers invite curiosity. It’s not a choice between better or best — rather, a matter of mood.
And some nights? You want poetry more than posture.
Best Served…
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As a nightcap that says, “the evening deserves a little more”
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In cocktail bars that whisper more than they shout
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After evening dinners that flow well into the night, where the conversation outlasts the dessert
There’s a jewel hiding in plain sight, and it’s back at the bar.
Rediscover the Bijou. Reimagined through Conniption.