THE GIBSON
As with many classic cocktails, numerous origin stories have attached themselves to The Gibson like barnacles, and the truth is uncertain. One thing is clear, however: the pickled onion hasn't always been part of the Gibson legend. The recipe in my 1933 edition of The Savoy Cocktail Book is essentially a formula for what many would call a 50/50 martini - half gin, half dry vermouth, with a faint spritz of lemon essence. Nonetheless, we now tend to regard The Gibson as a martini in which a cocktail onion is swapped in for the usual olive - and that's the version of the story I'm sticking with in this recipe. Play with the proportions to your taste, but, as usual, I recommend that you don't stint on the vermouth.
Provided by Rosie Schaap
Categories cocktails
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pack a mixing glass with ice. Add gin and vermouth. Stir for 30 seconds, until it is very cold indeed. Strain into a cocktail glass in which a cocktail onion awaits.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 124, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 4 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
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rosy akter
[email protected]This is a great cocktail for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a hit with my guests.
Callie Turner
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this cocktail. It's only a few ingredients, but the flavors come together perfectly.
GRANDSLEY INDUSTRIES
[email protected]I've been making this cocktail for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pickled onion is the key ingredient that makes it so unique.
Al - Mamun
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a classic Gibson. The instructions are easy to follow and the results are delicious.
MOTHER NATURE THERAPEUTIC HOUSE OF HERBAL SOAP
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this cocktail, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a great balance of flavors and the pickled onion is a nice touch.
Mohamed Brown
[email protected]This cocktail is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the pickled onion adds a nice touch of savory flavor.
Delmy
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my friends. They loved the unique flavor of the pickled onion.
Md: Mosharof Hossain
[email protected]Just made this cocktail and it's delicious! The instructions were easy to follow and the results were amazing.
Ghanshyam Pokharel
[email protected]I've never had a Gibson before, but I'm definitely a fan now. It's so refreshing and easy to drink.
Ashtyn Aleri
[email protected]This cocktail is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I love the addition of the pickled onion, it gives it a nice savory flavor.