Bijou
A jewel-toned, herbal classic balancing gin, sweet vermouth, and green Chartreuse.
Martinez
A sweet, gently bitter forerunner to the martini, built on gin, sweet vermouth, and maraschino.
Bijou
Martinez
Base
gin
gin
Glassware
Coupe
Coupe
Flavor Notes
herbal, strong, bitter
sweet, bitter, strong
Strong?
Which should you pick?
Pick the Bijou if you want something herbal and aromatic. Go with the Martinez if you'd rather have something sweet and approachable. Both are boozy and spirit-forward and bitter and complex, so if you enjoy one you'll likely appreciate the other.