Bramble

A gin sour finished with blackberry liqueur for a tart, fruity, and refreshing drink.

IBA ClassicClassicGinFruityBlackberryCitrus
A Bramble cocktail served in a rocks glass filled with crushed ice, showing a beautiful purple blackberry liqueur drizzle down the sides, garnished with fresh blackberries and a lemon wedge.
Difficulty Medium
Glass Rocks glass
Ice Shake with ice; serve over crushed or fresh ice
Tools Shaker, strainer

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Gin London Dry gin works well.
  • 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice Fresh lemon is best.
  • 1/2 oz Simple syrup Balances the lemon.
  • 1/2 oz Crème de mûre Blackberry liqueur. Drizzle over the top for the classic look.

How to make it

  1. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker.
  2. Fill with ice.
  3. Shake hard for 15–20 seconds.
  4. Strain into a rocks glass over crushed or fresh ice.
  5. Drizzle crème de mûre over the top.

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