The Perfect Gibson

The Perfect Gibson

2017 "12 Days of Cocktails" Cocktail Winner
Recipe by Colleen

2 oz. Conniption Navy Strength Gin
2 oz. Dry Vermouth (recommend Dolin)
2 dashes 1821 spicy creole bitters
1 bar spoon onion brine
Garnish: 1 homemade Vermouth spiked cocktail onion and a few drops Parmesan infused olive oil

Stir or shake (dependent on preference): gin, vermouth, bitters and brine with ice. Strain into glass. Garnish with onion and finish with a few drops of the infused olive oil. Cheers!

Parmesan Infused Olive Oil

Sous vide: 3 oz fresh Parmesan in 1 cup EVOO for 2 hours at 180 degrees

Vermouth Cocktail Onions

Sous Vide at 170 degrees for 2 hours: 10 oz pearl onions, 1 cup Vermouth dry, 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup sugar, 3 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 tbsp. salt, 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns, 1 tbsp pink peppercorns