Gibson
A bone-dry gin martini distinguished by a single, briny cocktail onion in place of the usual olive or twist.
Gimlet
A sharp, botanical mix of gin and sweetened lime juice. Clean, potent, and incredibly refreshing.
Gibson
Gimlet
Base
gin
gin
Glassware
Martini glass
Coupe
Flavor Notes
strong, herbal
sour, strong, herbal
Strong?
Which should you pick?
Pick the Gibson if you want something smoother and less tart. Go with the Gimlet if you'd rather have something bright and citrus-forward. Both are boozy and spirit-forward and herbal and aromatic, so if you enjoy one you'll likely appreciate the other.