Ingredients
- 60 ml Gin
- 10 ml Dry vermouth e.g. Noilly Prat, Dolin Dry
- Garnish Cocktail onion
Preparation
Origin Story
The Gibson is believed to have originated in the late 19th century, with various accounts attributing its creation to a San Francisco bartender or a New York socialite. It is distinguished from the Martini by the use of a pickled onion instead of an olive as a garnish.
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Seen in
- All About Eve 1950
The sophisticated Gibson appears among the classic cocktails served at Margo Channing's party.