The Gibson is a gin-and-vermouth cocktail traditionally stirred rather than shaken to maintain clarity, distinguished by its cocktail onion garnish instead of an olive.
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Stir with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.
barspoon with curved bowl · mixing glass · fine strainer · coupe or martini glass
Shaking introduces air bubbles that cloud the drink. Stirring keeps spirit-forward cocktails clear and silky while properly chilling and diluting them.
Both are gin-and-vermouth cocktails stirred the same way. The Gibson uses a cocktail onion as garnish; a Martini traditionally uses an olive or lemon twist.
Stir for 30–40 seconds until the mixing glass is frosted and the drink is properly chilled and diluted.
Yes, though it will create a sweeter, different cocktail more akin to a Martinez. Dry vermouth is traditional for a Gibson.
Use small, pearl onions specifically labeled as cocktail onions. They are brined and designed to complement gin without overpowering the drink.
