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The Gibson cocktail is a classic combination of gin and vermouth. It’s most commonly complimented with a pickled onion, something we don’t see too often in cocktails.
How to Make a Gibson Cocktail
To make a Gibson cocktail, you need a few simple ingredients. One of which is a pickled onion which should be found near the olives at your local grocery store. The Gibson can also be made with vodka as opposed to gin if you prefer.
- Gin
- Dry Vermouth (should be clear)
- A Pickled Onion
Getting Started
To get started making your Gibson, follow these simple steps:
- Place 2-3 ice cubes in a Boston shaker or equivalent cocktail shaker.
- Add 2 1/2 ounces of gin.
- Add 1/2 ounce of dry vermouth.
- Shake until the shaker is cold to the touch.
- Pour into a Martini glass and add a pickled onion as pictured.
These are great alternatives to the traditional martini. Here’s the recipe for the Dirty Martini. The original printing of this recipe was in a book from 1908 making this a cocktail that’s been around for quite some time. Give it a try and let me know what you think.
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Gibson Cocktail
The Gibson cocktail is a classic combination of gin and vermouth. It’s most commonly complimented with a pickled onion, something we don’t see too often in cocktails.
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Total Time
- 5 minutes
- Course
- cocktails
- Cuisine
- American
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 187
- Author
- Karlynn Johnston
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 ounces gin
- 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
- 1 pickled onion
Instructions
Place 2-3 ice cubes in a Boston shaker or equivalent cocktail shaker.
Add 2 1/2 ounces of gin.
Add 1/2 ounce of dry vermouth.
Shake until the shaker is cold to the touch.
Pour into a Martini glass and add a pickled onion as pictured.
Recipe Notes
For an alternative to this drink, try a Dirty Martini
Nutrition Information
All calories and info are based on a third party calculator and are only an estimate. Actual nutritional info will vary with brands used, your measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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