THE GIBSON

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The Gibson is a delicious version of the classic martini variation relies on gin, blanc vermouth, dry vermouth, and onion pickling liquid.

Provided by Jim Kearns

Categories     Gin     Onion     Martini     Vermouth     Bon Appétit     Drink     New York

Yield 4 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 21

For the pickled onions:
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon juniper berries
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 halved garlic clove
1 bay leaf
1 pound small pearl onions, peeled, trimmed
For the martini:
2 ounces gin
1/2 ounce blanc vermouth
1/2 ounce dry vermouth
1/4 ounce onion pickling liquid
4 cups ice
Pickled onion for garnish

Steps:

  • For the pickled onions:
  • Whisk 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, 4 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, 1 tablespoon juniper berries, 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 halved garlic clove, 1 bay leaf, and 1 1/4 cups water in a nonreactive container until salt and sugar dissolve. Add 1 pound small pearl onions, peeled, trimmed. Cover; chill at least 1 week and up to 3 months. Flavors will deepen with time.
  • For the martini:
  • Stir 2 ounces gin, 1/2 ounce blanc vermouth, 1/2 ounce dry vermouth, 1/4 ounce onion pickling liquid, and 4 cups ice in a large stirring or measuring glass 1 minute (this is key to rounding out the flavors). Strain into a martini glass; garnish with a pickled onion.

Excel Izon
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This is the perfect cocktail to enjoy on a warm summer evening.


Nabu Amisi
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this cocktail, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a very unique and flavorful drink.


Shekh Aahan
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This is a great cocktail for a party. It's easy to make in large batches and it's always a hit with guests.


Md Azizul Hakim
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This cocktail is a great way to use up leftover vermouth. It's also very easy to make.


Md. Sompod Islam
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I love the way the gin and vermouth play off of each other in this cocktail. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a warm summer evening.


Kristy Harris
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This is my new favorite cocktail! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends.


hazem sbita
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I made this cocktail for my friends, and they all loved it. It's a great cocktail to serve at a party or to enjoy on a night out.


meherab hossen
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This cocktail is perfect for a summer party. It's refreshing and flavorful, and it's also very easy to make. I love that this cocktail can be made with just a few ingredients.


Tareq Ahmed Munna
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this cocktail, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a very unique and flavorful drink. I would definitely recommend trying it if you're looking for something new.


Saint Henry
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This is a great cocktail for a party. It's easy to make in large batches, and it's always a hit with guests. I also love that this cocktail can be made ahead of time. This makes it a great option for busy party hosts.


Tblin k
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I love the simplicity of this cocktail. It's only made with a few ingredients, but it's still very flavorful. This is a great cocktail to make when you're short on time or when you don't have a lot of ingredients on hand.


Polas Deb
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This cocktail is a great way to use up leftover vermouth. I always have a bottle of vermouth in my fridge, and I'm always looking for new ways to use it. This cocktail is a great option, and it's also very easy to make.


Dj Shakil
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I've never been a big fan of gin, but I really enjoyed this cocktail. The vermouth and onion mellow out the gin's flavor, and the result is a very smooth and easy-to-drink cocktail.


Robert T Bruce
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The Gibson is a classic cocktail that is both refreshing and flavorful. I love the way the gin and vermouth play off of each other, and the onion adds a nice savory note. This is a great drink to serve at a party or to enjoy on a night out.


Prayush Sapkota
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This was my first time making a Gibson cocktail, and it was delicious! I loved the combination of gin, vermouth, and onion. It was the perfect drink to enjoy on a warm summer evening.