Gibson Recipe - A touch of brine really makes a Martini shine

Gin, Dry Vermouth, Orange Bitters and a Pickled Onion. Obviously as Vermouth makers we're big Martini drinkers at home. Usually this means a lemon twist garnish, but more often than not, we turn to the Gibson, which is simply a Martini with a pickled onion garnish. The pickled briny juice from the onion really adds something special to the drink that might just make it one of our all-time favorite cocktails. For a West Coast take on this drink, instead of a pickled onion, add a delicious pickled Spruce Tip from Forest for Dinner

Gibson

Quinn Palmer

Servings

1

Prep Time

2 minutes

Category

Dry Vermouth / Cocktail Recipes

Try making this side by side with a standard martini and see which one is you're favorite! 

Gibson

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz ( 45 mL) Gin / Ampersand Distillery

  • 0.75 oz (22 mL) Dry Vermouth / Esquimalt

  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters / Rootside Bitters

  • 1 pickled onion

Directions

  1. Add pickled onion to the bottom of a coupe or Nick & Nora glass

  2. Add rest of ingredients to a mixing glass and fill with ice

  3. Stir until chilled

  4. Strain into glass and enjoy!
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