Bramble
Ingrédients
- Gin 4 cl
- Lemon Juice 1.5 cl
- Sugar syrup 1 cl
- Creme de Mure 1.5 cl
Instructions
Fill glass with crushed ice. Build gin, lemon juice and simple syrup over. Stir, and then pour blackberry liqueur over in a circular fashion to create marbling effect. Garnish with two blackberries and lemon slice.
Bramble is an IBA-recognized New Era Drinks classic created in London in the 1980s, combining gin with lemon juice and sugar syrup over crushed ice, drizzled with crème de mûre for a dramatic blackberry marbling effect. At 17.94% ABV, it is a beautifully balanced gin sour with a fruity, berry-sweet finish that has earned its place as one of the defining cocktails of the modern era. The crushed ice and blackberry liqueur drizzle create both a striking visual presentation and a textural experience.
History & Origins
Bramble was created in 1984 by Dick Bradsell at Fred's Club in London and is credited as one of the key cocktails of the British cocktail renaissance of the 1980s. Bradsell, a pivotal figure in modern cocktail culture, drew inspiration from the blackberries he picked as a child on the Isle of Wight to create this distinctly British gin cocktail. It was officially inducted into the IBA's New Era Drinks category.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Bright lemon and fresh juniper from the gin, with the sweet, dark berry scent of crème de mûre drifting through. Palate: Tart and citrus-forward initially, with the gin's botanical depth providing body; the blackberry liqueur adds a sweet, jammy berry richness as it mingles with the crushed ice and base. Finish: Fruity, medium-length, with a lingering blackberry and lemon note.
Pro Tip
Pour the crème de mûre over the back of a spoon in a slow, circular motion over the finished drink for the signature marbling effect and visual impact.
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