Vodka/Gin Gibson (Martini)

To make a Vodka Gibson (Martini):

Fill Martini Glass with ice, add water, and let chill while you are mixing your Gibson Martini in the mixing tin. In mixing tin with ice, pour 2 oz Vodka and 1/8 oz Dry Vermouth. Shake (or Stir with bar spoon). Pour out ice & water from Martini Glass. Strain contents of mixing tin into the chilled Martini Glass. Garnish with a cocktail onion. Serve.

Bartender's Note: To make a Gin Gibson (Martini), substitute 2 oz Gin for 2 oz Vodka. Since Gin tends to bruise if shaken or stirred, it is best to allow the Gin to chill in the mixing tin for a minute or two while gently swirling the mixing tin in your hand. Then strain into chilled Martini Glass, garnish with cocktail onion and serve.