A fruity and tasty gin cocktail
The Bramble is a modern classic created in the 1980s by bartender Dick Bradsell at the Fred's Club bar in London. The drink combines gin with blackcurrant liqueur, fresh lemon juice and sugar syrup to create a fruity and balanced cocktail. The Bramble is a great drink for those who like gin, but want a cocktail with a fruitier flavor profile.
- Type of drink: Cocktails Sour drinks
- Metod: Shaken cocktails
- Origin: European drinks
Ingredients
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- 40 ml gin
- 20 ml blackberry liqueur (e.g. Créme de Mûre)
- 20 ml fresh lemon juice
- 15 ml syrup
- Ice cubes
- A blackberry and a lemon slice for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup.
- Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.
- Strain the drink into a lowball glass filled with ice.
- Carefully pour the blackcurrant liqueur over the drink so that it sinks to the bottom to create a 'bramble' effect.
- Garnish with a blackberry and a lemon slice.
Pro tips
- For best results, use a quality gin and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Gently pour the blackberry liqueur to create the characteristic bramble effect.
- For a less sweet version, adjust the amount of syrup.
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