The Gibson is a classic cocktail that is believed to have been created by and named for Walter D.K. Gibson in the 1890s at Bohemian Club in San Francisco, California. The recipe is considered the cousin of the Martini because it’s also made with gin and dry vermouth, but this version calls for savory onions instead of an olive as its garnish. Although less popular than some other classics, the Gibson became popular again in the 2020s after being portrayed as the drink of choice for prodigy chess player Beth Harmon and her adoptive mother in the hit Netflix show The Queen’s Gambit.
Add gin and dry vermouth to a mixing glass.
Fill mixing glass with cubed ice.
Using a bar spoon, stir for 30-45 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.
Using a julep strainer, strain into a martini glass.
Garnish with onions.