Bijou

First printed in the 1900 edition of Harry Johnson’s The New and Improved Illustrated Bartenders’ Manual, the Bijou is named for the French word for “jewel,” which is perhaps overselling the drink’s appearance. But this classic cocktail from the German-born American bartender is both simple and delicious. The book contains a comprehensive list of rules and regulations for running a bar, like the proper temperature to keep bitters, cor