It’s that time of year again, when the cold starts to break and warmer weather gradually begins to grace us with its presence.As the seasons change, we often seek out and welcome food and drink that reflects our surroundings.When things start to heat up, our desire for beverages that quench our thirst and cool us off grows exponentially with the increase in temperature.In a world filled with slushies and punches, there is one classic cocktail that has been helping us usher in Spring and Summer for centuries: Sangria
COCKTAIL: GIBSON MARTINI
Full Ingredients list
- 2.5oz London Dry Gin
- .5oz Lustau Fino del Puerto
- Garnish: Pickled cocktail onion
Recipe author: Steven Dragun
WHICH SHERRY IS BEST FOR GIBSON MARTINI
Although any dry sherry could feasibly work in The Gibson, we recommend any biologically aged Sherry, such as Fino or Manzanilla. The crisp and clean notes of the Fino/Manzanilla allow the complexity of the onion’s flavors to really shine in this cocktail. Additionally, this will work for any standard Martini as the Fino/Manzanilla provides a nice canvas to showcase the flavors of an olive or lemon twist.
Which rum is best for a daiquiri cocktail?
The original recipe calls for Bacardi Carta Blanca, but any white rum will do just fine.
ABOUT LUSTAU FINO DEL PUERTO
We decided to choose Lustau Fino del Puerto, as it has a good amount of salinity and funk, which really transforms the cocktail in a delightful way and Lustau Pedro Ximénez San Emilio to add an even more Cuban touch to the cocktail.
GIBSON MARTINI COCKTAIL RECIPE
- Add Gin and Fino Sherry to a mixing glass
- Add ice and stir for 30 seconds
- Strain into a chilled Martini or Coupe glass and garnish with an onion
TIPS FOR PREPARING THE GIBSON COCKTAIL
As we mentioned above, try this cocktail with different dry Sherries to see which suits you best. Perhaps you will like the nutty flavors of an Amontillado Sherry when incorporated with the briny notes from the pickled onion. There are no wrong answers here as long as you come out with a drink that you are satisfied with.
GIBSON COCKTAIL VARIATIONS
Vodka Martini with Sherry
- 2.5oz Vodka
- .5oz Lustau Fino Jarana Sherry
- Garnish: Olives
50/50 Martini
- 1.5oz Dry Gin
- 1.5oz Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos Sherry
- Garnish: Lemon Twist
Dirty Martini
- 2oz London Dry Gin
- .5oz Lustau Manzanilla Papirusa Sherry
- .5oz Olive Juice
- Garnish: Olives
FAQ
Who invented the gibson?
Allegedly, The Gibson was created by bartender Charles Connolly
What is the best gin for Gibson martini?
Any London Dry Gin will work well in The Gibson cocktail
Should a gibson be shaken or stirred?
Traditionally, The Gibson is a stirred cocktail. However, shaking Martinis and their variations is a personal preference, so if you like your Gibson to be shaken, please feel free to do so. If you are unsure, try the drink both ways to decide whether you prefer it shaken or stirred.
How much alcohol does a Gibson martini have?
Depending on which Gin you use, The Gibson is approximated 34% ABV
