About The Gibson
So there’s the ubiquitous Martini, it’s cousin the Kangaroo, and then there’s that other cousin; the Gibson. The Gibson is the same recipe as the hallmark Martini with the exception of its garnish; a silverskin onion. Some prefer the sweetness of the pickled onion, whereas others strongly prefer the olive juice of the Martini. The Gibson was invented in the late 1800s in California when it was asked to make something better than a Martini . The bartender switched garnishes and the Gibson was born. There’s also stories of people requesting a cocktail glass of cold water and an onion to differentiate between that and the Martinis also being ordered.
Ingredients:
2 oz. Gin
.5 oz. Dry Vermouth
1 Silverskin Onion
Cocktail Profile
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Served: Neat
Strength: Strong
Difficulty: Simple
Flavor: Spirit
Method:
Stir well in a shaker with ice, then strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish and serve
