EPISODE · Oct 30, 2025 · 1H 3M
The (Re)Gibson
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Is the Gibson a garnish, a riff, or a true standalone cocktail? In this episode, Sother Teague returns to Cocktail College to unpack his favorite pickled-onion Martini. From origins and oddities to the art of pickling itself, we explore what makes the Gibson unique — and why it’s become both a personal and community touchstone for Sother. Listen on (or read below) to discover Sother's Gibson recipe — and don't forget to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Sother Teague's Gibson Recipe - 2 ½ ounces London Dry gin, such as Hayman's- ½ ounce Dolin dry vermouth- 1-2 bar spoons Rakkyo brine- Garnish: 3 pickled rakkyosDirections 1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.2. Stir until well chilled.3. Strain into a frozen Nick & Nora or Coupe glass.4. Garnish with 1-3 pickled and chilled rakkyos. 📧Get in touch: [email protected] 🎧 Related episodes: (7) The Gibson (54) Dirty Martini 🍸Follow us: - VinePair: https://www.instagram.com/vinepair/ - Tim: https://www.instagram.com/timmckirdy/ - Sother: https://www.instagram.com/creativedrunk/- Amor y Amargo: https://www.instagram.com/amoryamargo/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is the Gibson a garnish, a riff, or a true standalone cocktail? In this episode, Sother Teague returns to Cocktail College to unpack his favorite pickled-onion Martini. From origins and oddities to the art of pickling itself, we explore what makes the Gibson unique — and why it’s become both a personal and community touchstone for Sother. Listen on (or read below) to discover Sother's Gibson recipe — and don't forget to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Sother Teague's Gibson Recipe - 2 ½ ounces London Dry gin, such as Hayman's- ½ ounce Dolin dry vermouth- 1-2 bar spoons Rakkyo brine- Garnish: 3 pickled rakkyosDirections 1. Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.2. Stir until well chilled.3. Strain into a frozen Nick & Nora or Coupe glass.4. Garnish with 1-3 pickled and chilled rakkyos. 📧Get in touch: [email protected] 🎧 Related episodes: (7) The Gibson (54) Dirty Martini 🍸Follow us: - VinePair: https://www.instagram.com/vinepair/ - Tim: https://www.instagram.com/timmckirdy/ - Sother: https://www.instagram.com/creativedrunk/- Amor y Amargo: https://www.instagram.com/amoryamargo/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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