Gibson Recipe

Chill glass

Place a coupe or chilled martini glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes, or fill it with ice water while you prepare the drink to ensure the cocktail stays very cold.

Prepare garnish

Skewer 1 cocktail onion on a small cocktail pick. If using jarred onions, rinse briefly if overly briny; for a more aromatic garnish, leave as-is.

Fill a mixing glass three-quarters full with fresh ice (about 1 cup).

Add 2.5 oz gin and 0.5 oz dry vermouth to the mixing glass. If you prefer a drier Gibson, reduce the vermouth to 0.25 oz or rinse the chilled glass with vermouth instead (pour 0.25 oz into the glass, swirl to coat, then discard excess).

Stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon for 30–45 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted (stir until the mixing glass feels very cold). Avoid shaking to keep the drink clear and silky.

Discard the ice or water from the chilled serving glass if you used ice water. Strain the stirred cocktail through a fine strainer or julep strainer into the chilled coupe or martini glass.

Garnish with the skewered cocktail onion placed in the center of the glass. Optionally express a twist of orange peel over the surface and discard or rub the rim lightly if you used the peel.