Cocktail
Bramble
How to make a Bramble - the fruity gin cocktail with blackberry liqueur, lemon and crushed ice. The classic recipe by Dick Bradsell to mix at home.
5 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
TumblerGlass
1Serving(s)
The Bramble is a modern classic from London that unites gin with fruity blackberry liqueur. Invented by the legendary Dick Bradsell, the drink charms with its marbled colour gradient and the zesty interplay of acidity and fruit. Served over crushed ice, it is a wonderfully refreshing summer cocktail.
Instructions
- Shake gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup with ice in the shaker.
- Strain into a tumbler filled with crushed ice.
- Slowly drizzle the blackberry liqueur over the ice.
- Do not stir, so the liqueur sinks to the bottom.
- Garnish with a fresh blackberry and a lemon slice.
Garnish: Fresh blackberry and lemon slice
Pro tip: Drizzle the blackberry liqueur over the crushed ice only at the very end, so the signature marbled colour gradient forms.
Frequently asked questions
Who invented the Bramble?
The Bramble was created in the mid-1980s by the legendary London bartender Dick Bradsell, who also invented the Espresso Martini.
What is Creme de Mure?
Creme de Mure is a French blackberry liqueur that gives the Bramble its fruity sweetness and deep red colour.
Can I make the Bramble with cassis instead?
If no blackberry liqueur is available, Creme de Cassis works as an alternative, though the flavour becomes a little more currant-like.
Ingredients
- Gin5 cl
- Fresh lemon juice2.5 cl
- Sugar syrup1.5 cl
- Blackberry liqueur (Creme de Mure)1.5 cl
- Crushed iceas needed
