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Gibson recipe

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Dry cocktail served shaken in a cocktail glass.

Aperitif Court Great classics
Volume 7 cl
Alcohol 34.7 %
Calories 1361 kcal
Colour Clear
Difficulty Easy
Published 08/2026
Prep time 3 min
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Pour the gin and dry vermouth into a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir for about thirty seconds.
  3. Strain into a pre-chilled cocktail glass.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Martini glass

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History

Attributed to American illustrator Charles Dana Gibson in the early 20th century, at the Players Club in New York.

Decoration

Garnish with two pickled pearl onions on a pick.

Variation

The Gibson is a Dry Martini with the olive replaced by an onion: it's the garnish that defines the cocktail.

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Frequently asked questions

What else is Gibson called?

The Gibson cocktail is also known as gibson, onion martini, dry martini variant, dry cocktail.

Which glass should Gibson be served in?

It is recommended to serve this recipe in a Martini glass.

What is the volume of Gibson?

The volume of the Gibson cocktail is 7 cl.

What is the alcohol content of Gibson?

The alcohol content of the Gibson recipe is 34.7%.

How many calories are in Gibson?

The calories of the Gibson cocktail are estimated at 1361 calories.

What colour is Gibson?

The Gibson cocktail is Clear in colour.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health; please drink responsibly. This cocktail is not recommended for pregnant women.

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