Pink Vodka Gibson Cocktail
This Pink Vodka Gibson recipe is a fresh twist on the classic Gibson martini. Made with smooth vodka, dry vermouth, and a splash of pink pickled onion brine, it’s savory, crisp, and delicately blushed. The homemade brine adds depth with hints of red wine, coriander, and clove. Garnished with pickled cocktail onions, this elegant onion cocktail is perfect for any cocktail hour or dinner party.
Equipment
- 1 chilled martini glass
Ingredients
- 2½ oz vodka
- ½ oz dry vermouth
- splash pink cocktail onion brine see note for recipe
- 2 whole pink cocktail onions see note for recipe
Instructions
- Prepare Garnish: Insert a clean toothpick through 2 pickled cocktail onions and set aside.
- Mix: Pack a mixing glass with ice, add the vodka, vermouth, and cocktail onion brine. Stir until the mixture is very cold, about 30 seconds. Adjust portions of each ingredient to your personal taste preferences.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass and garnish with prepared cocktail onions.
Notes
Pink Pickled Cocktail Onion Recipe: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup rice wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons dry red wine, ¼ cup water, ⅓ cup sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, 5 peppercorns, 20 coriander seeds, and 2 whole cloves. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar and salt. As soon as it reaches a boil, remove it from the heat and pour the hot brine over the onions in a jar. If there’s extra brine, make sure to spoon the spices into the jar as well. Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 2 days before using—these pickled onions get even better with more time. For full recipe cards go to the Pink Pickled Cocktail Onion Recipe