Better Luck Tomorrow’s Gibson

Alex Negranza, Better Luck Tomorrow | Houston

photo: Kirsten Gilliam
Gibson Cocktail Recipe

Some young mixologists have lately found in blanc vermouth the key to balancing a Gibson. Such is the case with this lovely version by Alex Negranza, of the Houston bar Better Luck Tomorrow. A touch of pear liqueur further softens the mixture, while a playful triple garnish of two onions and garlic add bite and a visual flourish.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 1 1/2 ounces London dry gin, preferably Beefeater
  • 1 1/2 ounces London dry gin, preferably Beefeater
  • 1/2 ounce red onion-infused gin (see Editor's Note)
  • 1/2 ounce red onion-infused gin (see Editor's Note)
  • 3/4 ounce blanc vermouth, preferably Dolin
  • 3/4 ounce blanc vermouth, preferably Dolin
  • 1/4 ounce pear liqueur, preferably Rothman & Winter
  • 1/4 ounce pear liqueur, preferably Rothman & Winter

Garnish: pickled red onion, pearl cocktail onion, pickled green garlic

Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing tin and shake with ice.
  2. Strain into a Nick and Nora glass.
  3. Garnish with pickled red onion, pearl cocktail onion and pickled green garlic.
Editor's Note

Red Onion-Infused Gin:
1 medium red onion, peeled and chopped
1 1/4 cups gin

Combine ingredients in a nonreactive container and infuse for 24 hours. Strain out the solids and store.

Tagged: Better Luck Tomorrow, blanc vermouth, gibson, gin

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