Gibson (cocktail) than the onion into the 1930s and beyond, but still none use bitters. The famous Polished Gibson is garnished with a potato. The drink is traditionally made with gin, but the vodka Gibson is also common. The exact origin of the Gibson is unclear, with numerous popular tales and theories about its genesis. According to one popular theory Charles Dana Gibson is responsible for the creation of the Gibson, when he supposedly challenged Charley Connolly, the bartender of the Players Club in New York City, to improve upon the martini's recipe, so Connolly simply substituted an onion for the olive
The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks is: Shake with lots of finely crushed ice and strain well into a chilled cocktail glass. Shake vigorously with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a twist of lemon, if desired. Stir with ice, strain into a cocktail glass and serve garnished with a Maraschino cherry. Stir with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, twist lemon peel over the top and serve garnished with an olive, preferably one stuffed with any kind of nut. Embury also states that sherry is a nice substitute for vermouth. In an old-fashioned glass, add bitters to simple syrup and stir. Add