How to Make a Gibson Cocktail

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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:

1. Place 2-3 ice cubes in a Boston shaker or equivalent cocktail shaker.
2. Add 2 1/2  ounces of gin.
3. Add 1/2 ounce of dry vermouth.
4. Shake until the shaker is cold to the touch.
5. 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.

Some other great cocktails to try:

• Pineapple Peat – A Peated Scotch Cocktail
• Classic Gin Gimlet Recipe
• Cherry Gin Rickey Cocktail

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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.

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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

1. Place 2-3 ice cubes in a Boston shaker or equivalent cocktail shaker.

2. Add 2 1/2 ounces of gin.

3. Add 1/2 ounce of dry vermouth.

4. Shake until the shaker is cold to the touch.

5. 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

Calories: 187kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Sodium: 1mg, Potassium: 43mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin C: 2.2mg

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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