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stir · Martini Easy ~3 min

Gibson

A Dry Martini distinguished only by its pickled-onion garnish; identical spirit-forward build means batching is straightforward with controlled dilution.

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Boozy & strongHerbal
Ingredients 2
ABV before dilution 39.7%
Batch reference 12 serves

Ingredients

Gin 2.5 oz
Dry vermouth 0.5 oz
Total volume 3.00 oz

Garnish: Cocktail onion

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Base spiritGin
Strength · Spirit-forward 39.7% ABV before dilution
Standard drinks1.98
GlasswareMartini

How to make it

Stirred · Easy · about 3 minutes

  1. 1

    Add the gin and dry vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice.

  2. 2

    Stir for 20–30 seconds until well-chilled and properly diluted.

  3. 3

    Strain into a chilled martini glass.

  4. 4

    Garnish with cocktail onion.

Tools you'll need

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Making a batch for a party?

This example makes 12 servings with added water at 22% of the full recipe volume before dilution. This is a planning assumption; water from ice at service is not predicted. Edit this recipe and create a purchase sheet →

Total batch43.9 oz
+ Dilution water7.9 oz
Estimated finished ABV32.5%
Ingredient × 12 mL
Gin 30.0 oz 887
Dry vermouth 6.0 oz 177

BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.

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Gibson FAQ

What's in a Gibson?

A classic Gibson is made with gin, dry vermouth. It's stirred and served in a martini glass.

What is the ABV of a Gibson?

The listed ingredients calculate to approximately 39.7% ABV before added water or ice melt, with approximately 1.98 US standard drinks per serving. Water lowers the concentration but does not change the alcohol quantity.

Should I shake or stir a Gibson?

Stir it. The Gibson is spirit-forward with no citrus, so stirring keeps it silky and crystal-clear.

How do I batch Gibsons for a party?

Scale each ingredient by your number of servings. Open this recipe in the batch planner to choose added water, package sizes and ingredients to hold for service. Preset water percentages are planning assumptions applied to all recipe liquid before dilution, not predictions of ice melt.

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