Bramble cocktail

A Bramble is a blackberry-based cocktail known for its sweet and sour tones.

The cocktail was created in 1984 by Dick Bradsell in London, the bartender named it after the bush that blackberries grow on.

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  • Type: Cocktail
  • Units: 2.6

Equipment

  • Old Fashioned glass

Ingredients

  • 50 ml gin
  • 25 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 tsp simple syrup
  • 2 tsp crème de mure
  • 1 lemon slice (to garnish)
  • 1 fresh blackberry (to garnish)

Instructions

  1. Mix the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until well-chilled.
  2. Strain into an Old Fashioned glass previously filled with crushed ice.
  3. Slowly top the drink with the crème de mure to create the "bleeding" effect in the glass.
  4. Garnish with a lemon slice and a fresh blackberry.
The Bramble is often credited with sparking a cocktail revival in London during the 1980s, bringing fresh fruit flavours back into mixology.

FAQ

What are the best gin cocktails?

If you like a gin cocktail like the Bramble cocktail, we also have a roundup of the 10 best gin cocktails, it’s not official, but we think you’ll find the list quite inspiring!

What’s in a Bramble?

The Bramble combines gin, fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, and blackberry liqueur (crème de mûre). It’s shaken and served over crushed ice with a blackberry garnish.

How strong is it?

It’s lighter than spirit-forward classics like the Martini or Negroni, thanks to its citrus and crushed ice dilution.

What does it taste like?

Tangy lemon and sweet blackberry balance the dry botanicals of the gin, making it a refreshing fruit-forward cocktail.

Who invented the Bramble?

The Bramble was created in the 1980s by Dick Bradsell at Fred’s Club in London, and it’s considered one of the few modern classics.

What other cocktails are similar?

If you like the Bramble, try the Clover Club for another berry-gin cocktail, or the French 75 for a citrus-forward gin drink with sparkle.

Please note that the units field is an estimation, and will vary depending on the type and quantity of alcohol used. Please drink responsibly and legally.
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