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.
Some other great cocktails to try:
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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.
- 2 1/2 ounces gin
- 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
- 1 pickled onion
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Place 2-3 ice cubes in a Boston shaker or equivalent cocktail shaker.
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Add 2 1/2 ounces of gin.
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Add 1/2 ounce of dry vermouth.
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Shake until the shaker is cold to the touch.
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Pour into a Martini glass and add a pickled onion as pictured.
For an alternative to this drink, try a Dirty Martini
