The Gibson Recipe

Name: The Gibson
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 1/4 cup sugar; 4 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1 tablespoon juniper berries; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 halved garlic clove; 1 bay leaf; 1 pound small pearl onions, peeled, trimmed; 2 ounces gin; 1/2 ounce blanc vermouth; 1/2 ounce dry vermouth; 1/4 ounce onion pickling liquid; 4 cups ice; Pickled onion for garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon juniper berries
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 halved garlic clove
1 bay leaf
1 pound small pearl onions, peeled, trimmed
2 ounces gin
1/2 ounce blanc vermouth
1/2 ounce dry vermouth
1/4 ounce onion pickling liquid
4 cups ice
Pickled onion for garnish

1
Whisk 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, 4 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, 1 tablespoon juniper berries, 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 halved garlic clove, 1 bay leaf, and 1 1/4 cups water in a nonreactive container until salt and sugar dissolve. Add 1 pound small pearl onions, peeled, trimmed. Cover; chill at least 1 week and up to 3 months. Flavors will deepen with time.
2
Stir 2 ounces gin, 1/2 ounce blanc vermouth, 1/2 ounce dry vermouth, 1/4 ounce onion pickling liquid, and 4 cups ice in a large stirring or measuring glass 1 minute (this is key to rounding out the flavors). Strain into a martini glass; garnish with a pickled onion.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, The Gibson falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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The Gibson

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