A classic sophisticated drink is what you get with the Gibson, known as the cousin of the Martini. It is the answer to what you crave at the end of a long day.
The exact origins of the Gibson are disputed but they all seem to be around the beginning of the twentieth century. One interesting theory is around prohibition and a diplomat in Europe. The diplomat being a teetotaler would get a Martini made with just water and ask for an onion instead of an olive so he could tell his drink apart from others.
What Is A Gibson Drink
- Gin
- Dry Vermouth
- Cocktail Onion
How To Make A Gibson Cocktail
A Gibson is made by using a shaker to combine the ingredients.
- Add ice to your shaker.
- Measure and add the gin and vermouth
- Shake.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Put a couple cocktail onions on a skewer and add to your glass.
Sip and enjoy.
What Are Cocktail Onions
Cocktail onions are usually a pearl onion pickled. Pearl onions are a sweet onion so they complement the drink nicely. You could use any type of sweet onion in your drink and to add a pop of color could pickle some sweet red onions.
Other Classic Cocktails
Gibson Drink
Ingredients
- 1/3 oz Dry Vermouth
- 2 oz Gin
- Cocktail onion
Instructions
- Add ice, gin and vermouth to your shaker.
- Shake.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Put a couple cocktail onions on a skewer and add to your glass.
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