THE GIBSON

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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

Number Of Ingredients 3

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Ingredients

2 1/2 oz. London dry gin
1/2 oz. dry vermouth
1 cocktail onion

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

M.tanveer Afzal

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I love this cocktail! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.

Patric Anderson

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This cocktail is a bit too strong for my taste. I would recommend using less gin or adding more vermouth.

SR Shahidullah

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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cocktail turned out too watery. I think I may have used too much ice.

Bristy Misty

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I had a hard time finding dry vermouth, but I was able to find it at a specialty liquor store. The cocktail was worth the effort.

Hujaifa Muhammad

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This cocktail is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less simple syrup or omitting it altogether.

Hunter Olsen

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I wasn't a fan of the onion garnish, but the cocktail itself was very good. I would definitely make it again, but I would leave off the onion.

Lany Villareal

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This cocktail is a bit strong for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend it to anyone who likes a strong gin cocktail.

melodie robinson

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I've never had a Gibson before, but I'm definitely a fan now. It's a very smooth and flavorful cocktail.

Kesul Kesul

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I'm a big fan of gin cocktails, and this one is one of my favorites. It's so refreshing and flavorful.

Enwerem Maryjane

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This is a great cocktail for a special occasion. It's elegant and sophisticated, and it's sure to impress your guests.

Joseph Linares

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I love the simplicity of this cocktail. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together perfectly.

VIRK Gaming

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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.

Star Owais

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I've made this cocktail several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find.

shittu lite

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This is the perfect cocktail for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and everyone loves it.

Stacey Buchan

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I'm not usually a fan of gin cocktails, but this one changed my mind. The Gibson is so smooth and flavorful, and the onion garnish really adds a nice touch.

Jishan Hossain

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I've been a fan of The Gibson cocktail for years, and this recipe is spot-on. The proportions are perfect and the result is a beautiful, refreshing drink.