Description
The Classic Bramble is a bright, fruity, and stylish cocktail featuring a balanced blend of gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and blackberry liqueur. It delivers a refreshing sweet and tart flavor with a visually striking blackberry drizzle and fresh blackberry garnish, perfect for any season or occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 ounces London dry gin
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 ounces simple syrup
Flavor and Garnish
- 0.5 ounces blackberry liqueur (Crème de Mûre)
- Fresh blackberries (for garnish)
Other
- Crushed ice
Instructions
- Prepare Your Glass: Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice to chill while you mix your cocktail, ensuring it stays beautifully cold and refreshing.
- Mix the Base: In a shaker or mixing glass, combine 2 ounces of gin, 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice, and 0.75 ounces of simple syrup. Shake or stir gently to blend these foundational flavors.
- Assemble and Garnish: Strain the mixture over the crushed ice in your prepared glass, then slowly pour 0.5 ounces of blackberry liqueur over the top—allowing it to drizzle down and create the iconic “bramble” look. Garnish with fresh blackberries and a lemon wedge for color and aroma.
Notes
- Always use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the brightest, cleanest flavor.
- Crushed ice chills faster and dilutes just enough for a balanced taste.
- Pour the blackberry liqueur slowly over the ice to create the beautiful layered appearance.
- Experiment with different gin brands to highlight various botanicals.
- Chill your glass beforehand to enhance the drinking experience and prevent rapid melting of the ice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking and stirring
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg