Martini
Gibson
5 min.Gin
Ingredients
- 6 cl
- 1 cl
- Garnish
- CocktailGlass type
Step-by-step
- Fill a mixing glass with cracked ice.1
- Add the gin and dry vermouth.2
- Stir thoroughly until well-chilled.3
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.4
- Garnish with a pickled cocktail onion.5
Flavor profile
- bitterherbalsour
Specs
- Origin
- The Gibson cocktail's origins are somewhat ambiguous, with various theories attributing its creation to different individuals and locations; one notable account points to Walter D.K. Gibson's request for an onion garnish at the Bohemian Club in the 1890s, believing it could prevent colds.History
- The Gibson is often confused with the traditional martini, primarily due to its similarity in ingredients and preparation. The cocktail is famously known for its unique garnish, which sets it apart from other gin-based cocktails.Trivia
- The World's Drinks and How to Mix ThemSource