The Bramble is a relatively modern classic, created by Dick Bradsell in London during the 1980s as part of a wave of drinks that helped redefine the city’s cocktail scene. Inspired by the flavours of British hedgerows, it was designed to capture the taste of fresh blackberries in a glass.
It combines gin, lemon, sugar, and blackberry liqueur, with the latter often drizzled over crushed ice to create its signature look. The result is bright, slightly tart, and layered with fruit. It feels both nostalgic and contemporary at the same time.
Why Lush Life Loves It
I remember first having this in London and thinking how perfectly it captured the city in a glass. It is fresh, slightly playful, and always a pleasure to drink.
Here is the recipe
Bramble
The Bramble cocktail is a luscious blend of gin, blackberry liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. Its fruity, tart profile and visually striking appearance make it irresistible.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 1/2 ounce creme de mure
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons simple syrup
- Garnish: lemon half-wheel & blackberry
Instructions
- Add the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup to a shaker
- Add ice
- Shake, shake, shake
- Fine-strain into a rocks glass
- Slowly pour the creme de mure over the top of the drink
- Garnish with a lemon half-wheel and a fresh blackberry
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gSodium: 10mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9g
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