Gibson Cocktail

This recipe is one more of the sophisticated classic cocktails that you must have on your recipe list, it is very close to the classic 3-ingredient martini, what a delight!

What is a Gibson Cocktail?

The story begins in the 1890s to the 1920s when Charles Dana Gibson the inventor of the Gibson Girls Drawings told a bartender to improve his martini the bartender complied by dropping an onion into the cocktail

Since then, the recipe has been straightforward with only 3 ingredients, Gin, Dry vermouth, and Pickled onions.

Gibson Cocktail Ingredients 

• Gin
• Dry vermouth
• Pickled onion
• Ice

See the recipe below with the measurements

What is a Cocktail Onion?

Cocktail onions are usually pearl onion pickled, crunchy, and have a hint of other flavors beyond just spicy onion. Cocktail onions, being small, are generally sweeter and have less bracing than their full-size counterparts, so they complement the drink nicely!

 How to Make a Gibson Cocktail?

1.-In a cocktail shaker with ice adds Gin, and dry vermouth

2.-Shake vigorously for 10-15 sec until combine

3.-Strain into a chilled martini glass  

4.-Garnish with a skewer of pickled onions

When to serve Gibson Cocktail

This cocktail is sophisticated so you can prepare it or order it at any of these important events

 Try it as a:

• Cocktail Hour Drink
• Marriage proposal celebration
• Wedding party
• Anniversaries
• In the theater
• Girl’s or guy’s night drink
• After Dinner or before dinner
• In a piano bar

Variation of Gibson Cocktail

Vodka – If you do not like gin due to its complexity of flavors and perfumed aroma, change it to vodka, which has a less complex flavor.

Notes:

I recommend putting the glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before preparing the cocktail for a better experience and keeping it cold for as long as possible

Other Classics Cocktails You Might Like

• Dirty Martini
• Dry Vodka Martini
• French Martini
• Old Fashioned

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Gibson Cocktail

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This recipe is one more of the sophisticated classic cocktails that you must have on your recipe list, it is very close to the classic 3-ingredient martini, what a delight!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 oz Gin
• 1/3 oz Dry vermouth
• Pickled onion for garnish

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker with ice adds Gin and dry vermouth
2. Shake vigorously for 10-15 sec until combine
3. Strain into a chilled martini glass  
4. Garnish with a skewer of pickled onions

Notes

I recommend putting the glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before preparing the cocktail for a better experience and keeping it cold for as long as possible!

Nutrition Information

Yield

1

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 208Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 16mgCarbohydrates 1gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 0g