Nevermind The Pimm's Cup, Here's The Bramble, A British Classic

June 19, 2026 | By Benjamin Smith
Nevermind The Pimm's Cup, Here's The Bramble, A British Classic

Everything You Need to Know About the Bramble

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

Prep Time5 min
Yield1 Cocktail
Base SpiritGin

Ingredients

  • 2 oz London Dry Gin
  • 0.5 oz Blackberry Liqueur
  • 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
  • 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Fresh Blackberries and Lemon Slice, for Garnish
Nevermind The Pimm's Cup, Here's The Bramble, A British Classic

Instructions

  1. In a rocks glass, combine the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  2. Fill the glass with crushed ice and stir briefly.
  3. Slowly pour the blackberry liqueur over the top.
  4. Garnish with fresh blackberries and a lemon wheel.
Pro Tip
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.

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