Name: Junipero Gibson with Pickled Red Onion
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 cocktails
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 red onion; 1 g salt; 60 ml red wine vinegar; 15 ml dry vermouth; 473 ml gin; 500 g ice

Equipment

Small bowl

or Glass jar

Spray bottle*

or Manual swirling and discarding excess

Cocktail shaker

or Large mason jar with lid

Martini glasses

or Coupe glasses

Cocktail strainer

or Fine mesh sieve

* optional

Ingredients

4 servings

Pickled Onions

½ red onion, very thinly sliced into ribbons
1 g salt
60 ml red wine vinegar

Cocktail

15 ml dry vermouth
473 ml gin
500 g ice

Nutrition (per serving)

345

Calories

Protein

17g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

Sugar

108mg

Sodium

Method

Place the sliced red onion ribbons in a bowl and season with salt. Allow to sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.

10m

Pour the red wine vinegar over the onions and let them sit for an additional 10 minutes to finish pickling.

10m

Chill four martini glasses in the freezer until frosty.

Look for: Condensation or frost forming on the glass

Coat the inside of each chilled glass with dry vermouth by spraying or swirling and discarding the excess.

Place 3 or 4 ribbons of the pickled red onion into the bottom of each prepared glass.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add the gin, and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled.

0mFeel: Shaker feels painfully cold to the touch

Strain the gin evenly into the four glasses and serve immediately.

Chef's Notes

For the pickled onions, ensure the red onion is sliced paper-thin for optimal texture and flavor absorption. A mandoline is ideal for achieving uniform ribbons.
The dry vermouth rinse is crucial for adding a subtle aromatic layer without overpowering the gin. Swirl it around the chilled glass and discard any excess to avoid a 'wet' cocktail.
When shaking the gin, aim for a 'painfully cold' shaker. This indicates the cocktail is thoroughly chilled, which is essential for a crisp and refreshing drink.
Use high-quality gin; the flavor of the gin is prominent in this simple cocktail, so choose one you enjoy drinking on its own.
Serve immediately after straining to maintain the optimal temperature and dilution.