Bramble

Time: 6 min
Strength: Intense · 25%
Origin: United Kingdom
Style: Sour

Created in 1984 by London bartender Dick Bradsell, the Bramble blends gin, lemon, and sugar with a drizzle of crème de mûre for a vibrant, blackberry-kissed finish.

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The recipe

Make the Bramble.

Ingredients

Servings

Units

¾ ozLemon JuiceMissing
½ ozCrème de MûreMissing
2 ozGinMissing
½ ozSimple SyrupMissing
GarnishBlackberries
GarnishLemon Wedge

Method

Step 1: Combine the ingredients
Combine 2 oz gin, ¾ oz lemon juice, and ½ oz simple syrup in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice.
Step 2: Shake the cocktail
Shake until chilled.
Step 3: Strain the cocktail
Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice.
Step 4: Finish the cocktail
Drizzle the ½ oz Crème de Mûre on top of the drink.
Step 5: Garnish the cocktail
Garnish with the blackberry and lemon slice.

Story and flavor

About the Bramble

Created in 1984 by London bartender Dick Bradsell, the Bramble blends gin, lemon, and sugar with a drizzle of crème de mûre for a vibrant, blackberry-kissed finish. Though modern, it carries the elegance of a forgotten classic — crisp, tart, and refreshingly layered.