Drinks Guide
London dry ginBlackberry liqueurSugar syrupLemon juice
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Bramble

Made with gin and liqueur, served in a rocks glass. An official cocktail of the International Bartenders Association (New Era Drinks).

50 ml / 1 3/4 ozLondon dry gin
5 ml / 1/4 ozBlackberry liqueur
15 ml / 1/2 ozSugar syrup
20 ml / 3/4 ozLemon juice
12 gBlackberry
1Lemon zest
120 gIce cubes
60 gCrushed ice

Method

  1. Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice.
  2. Build gin, lemon juice, and sugar syrup over ice, stir gently.
  3. Pour blackberry liqueur over in a circular motion to create a marbling effect.
  4. Garnish with lemon zest and two blackberries.

About the Bramble

The Bramble is a sour short drink made with gin as its base. It combines tart lemon juice with sweet blackberry liqueur for a refreshing flavor profile.

History

Created in 1984 in London by British barman Dick Bradsell, who was inspired by childhood memories of picking blackberries on the Isle of Wight.

Bramble
Photo: Erich Wagner (www.eventografie.de),CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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