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Bramble

Bramble cocktail served in a Rocks glass

A gin sour with a bruise-purple drizzle — as pretty as it is easy.

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Origin

Created by bartender Dick Bradsell in London in the mid-1980s, inspired by his childhood memory of picking wild blackberries — a well-documented origin, since Bradsell discussed it directly before his 2016 death.

Flavour Profile

Good for someone who wants something impressive-looking with no real skill required. Tart citrus-forward with a sweet, fruity finish. Not for a purist who dislikes visibly "fruity" drinks.

Glass & Garnish

Rocks glass, crushed ice.

Garnish for the Bramble

Ingredients

  • Gin2 oz
  • Fresh lemon juice0.75 oz
  • Simple syrup0.5 oz
  • Crème de mûre0.5 oz, to drizzle
Ingredients laid out for the Bramble

Method

  1. Shake gin, lemon, syrup with ice 8–10 seconds.
  2. Strain over crushed ice.
  3. Drizzle crème de mûre on top.
  4. Garnish with blackberry and lemon wheel.
Stirring the Bramble

Notes

Don't stir after drizzling — the bleed-through is the visual point. No crème de mûre? Blackberry liqueur or loosened jam works. Pairs well with fresh berries and cheese.

Tools Used

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