Etymology

Gibson

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Today it means: A cocktail made with gin (or vodka) and vermouth, garnished with cocktail onions. Full definition →

First used 20th c.
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From Gibb + -son.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 20th c. A cocktail made with gin (or vodka) and vermouth, garnished with cocktail onions.

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