Bijou

Second Melissa's note that Punt' e Mes is the way to go! Also, use a good, crisp gin like Tanqueray 10. This is close to one of my absolute favorites: the Hanky-Panky, which is equal parts gin and red vermouth (4 cl) with a bar spoon (scant!) of Fernet Branca.

Quite a refreshing veer off the classic cocktail path. A great summer drink. Agree on letting the ice melt a little to ward off the syrupy taste.

I enjoyed this the first round, but thought it was a bit syrupy and Chartreuse-forward. The second time, I switched vermouth to Punt e Mes and let the ice cubes melt a little before doing the 30 second stir. The added water definitely balanced the drink nicely, and Punt e Mes is more aligned with my personal taste. I will definitely be having this drink again soon.

This was a wonderful find! I love chartreuse, but can only sip so much of it solo, and this is the first cocktail I've discovered that really does it justice. Usually, it just gets muddled in with whatever other ingredients and culminates in the all-too-familiar flavor of "alcoholic cocktail". Have had a Bijou each night since I discovered this recipe....

I was out of green Chartreuse, and had a bottle of Genepy D’Alps on hand so I used it instead. Most delectable.

I feel I must speak up for chartreuse - both green and yellow are delightful - and have many cocktail uses. Last night we had the "Oh, My Word" (equal parts, gin, maraschino liqueur, green chartreuse and Amaro Montenegro) and loved that drink. Tonight, the Bijou hits the spot.

A little disappointed here. I’m a fan of licorice-y drinks, like Ouzo & absinthe. But as a guest said “you should have just gotten Jaegermeister, it would have been cheaper” (the Chartreuse was $65)

My first time trying chartreuse. A complex flavor! The drink came together easily as matt says, and was also really smooth to drink. I think I might add more bitters next time to give it a little oomph.

Pretty easy. Both in construction and in imbibing. Recommend!