Taste profile
Balanced, sweet, balanced, and smooth.

Cocktail guide
Bramble combines Gin, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Creme De Mure in a ordinary drink served in a old-fashioned glass. It is a strong fit for date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Taste profile
Balanced, sweet, balanced, and smooth.
Best for
Best for date night.
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Quick fact
The Bramble is a cocktail created by Dick Bradsell in 1980s London, England. Best described as a spring cocktail, the Bramble brings together dry gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, crème de mûre, and crushed ice. Bradsell also suggests finishing off the cocktail with some fresh red fruits and a slice of lemon.
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Ingredients
How to make it
Method
Stirred
Finish
Usually finished with Lemon Juice.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Sweet
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Bramble is a medium alcoholic cocktail for date night with Gin, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup.
Texture and serve cues
Best for
Best for date night.
Glassware
Old-Fashioned glass
More to know before you make it
Flavor read
Expect round sweetness with support from Gin, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup.
Best pairing
Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.
Serving style
Serve in a old-fashioned glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass.
Where it fits
Bramble is associated with the New Era Drinks family of modern cocktail classics.
Background
The Bramble is a cocktail created by Dick Bradsell in 1980s London, England. Best described as a spring cocktail, the Bramble brings together dry gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, crème de mûre, and crushed ice. Bradsell also suggests finishing off the cocktail with some fresh red fruits and a slice of lemon.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Gin
Category
Ordinary Drink
IBA category
New Era Drinks
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Old-Fashioned glass
Method
Stirred
Garnish
Usually finished with Lemon Juice.
Updated
March 12, 2026
Sources and extras
Image credit: @wanderingdane
Reference note: Bramble (cocktail)
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