Blackberry Bramble
The Blackberry Bramble is the perfect happy hour cocktail. This simple gin cocktail is refreshing, subtly sweet, pleasurably tart, and incredibly easy to make. The star ingredient of the Blackberry Bramble is Crème de Mûre, a sweet-tart blackberry liqueur. Here's our take on this modern classic.
Ingredients
- •2 ounces gin
- •½ ounce Crème de Mûre
- •1 ounce of fresh lemon juice
- •¼ ounce simple syrup
- •Crushed ice
- •Fresh blackberries and a lemon wheel. (Feel free to use mint as well.)
Instructions
- 1
Add gin, simple syrup, lemon juice, and ice in a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Shake to chill.
- 3
Strain the cocktail into an old-fashioned or rock glass over crushed ice.
- 4
Slowly pour your Crème de Mûre liqueur so it bleeds into the drink.
- 5
Garnish the Bramble with fresh blackberries and a lemon wheel.
Pro Tip
“For an extra burst of flavor, muddle a few fresh blackberries in the shaker before adding the other ingredients. It adds a lovely depth and enhances the fruity profile of the drink.”
The Story Behind the Blackberry Bramble
The Blackberry Bramble is a delightful twist on the classic Bramble cocktail, which was created in the 1980s by legendary bartender Dick Bradsell in London. Inspired by the hedgerows of his childhood, Bradsell crafted this drink to capture the essence of British summer with its fresh, fruity flavors.
What Pairs Well
Food Pairings
- 🍽️Grilled Salmon
The rich, savory flavors of grilled salmon complement the sweet and tart notes of the Blackberry Bramble perfectly.
- 🍽️Goat Cheese Crostini
The creamy, tangy goat cheese pairs beautifully with the fruity and citrusy flavors of the cocktail.
- 🍽️Berry Tart
A berry tart enhances the fruity profile of the Blackberry Bramble, making for a delightful dessert pairing.
Perfect For
- Bachelorette Weekend in Vegas
This vibrant and refreshing cocktail is perfect for toasting to fun times and new beginnings.
- Super Bowl Sunday
The Blackberry Bramble's bold flavors make it a standout choice for game day celebrations.
- Celebrating a Promotion
Raise a glass of this sophisticated cocktail to toast your success and achievements.
- Rainy Sunday Afternoon
Brighten up a gloomy day with the refreshing and fruity flavors of a Blackberry Bramble.
Fun Facts
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The Bramble cocktail was invented by Dick Bradsell, a renowned bartender who also created the Espresso Martini.
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Crème de Mûre, the blackberry liqueur used in the Blackberry Bramble, is a French specialty that adds a unique depth of flavor to the cocktail.
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The Bramble is often referred to as a 'modern classic' due to its relatively recent creation and widespread popularity.
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