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It is not uncommon to see Bijou recipes with equal parts gin, Chartreuse and sweet vermouth, as called for in Harry Johnson's Bartender's Manual. In fact...
I think this is the best bijou recipe, but I disagree with the presentation. Given the drink's evolution with dilution, I think a double rocks glass with ice is better.