A quintessential British classic, the Bramble was created in 1980s London by the legendary Dick Bradsell, creator of Espresso Martini. It's a fruity and refreshing gin cocktail, as brash as The Sex Pistols, and as sweet as picking blackberries in the English countryside. Built over crushed ice, it is as much a visual delight as it is a sensory one, famous for the way the dark liqueur "bleeds" through the ice.
Bramble Ingredients
- 2 oz London Dry Gin
- 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
- 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/2 oz Blackberry Liqueur
- Fresh Blackberries and Lemon Slice for Garnish
How to Make a Bramble
- In a rocks glass, combine the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice and stir briefly.
- Slowly pour the blackberry liqueur over the top.
- Garnish with fresh blackberries and a lemon wheel.
The look of the blackberry liqueur slowly bleeding its way through the ice is an essential part of the Bramble's appeal. Make sure to use a steady hand and pour as slowly as possible.
Bramble Riff
Try the Winter Bramble by swapping the blackberry liqueur for a spiced cranberry liqueur and garnishing with a sprig of rosemary for a festive twist.
