Taste profile
Balanced, sweet, balanced, and smooth.
GinMediumOld-Fashioned glass
Cocktail guide
Bramble
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.
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Best for date night.
Quick tags
IBANewEra
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
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How to make it
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- 1Fill glass with crushed ice.
- 2Build gin, lemon juice and simple syrup over.
- 3Stir, and then pour blackberry liqueur over in a circular fashion to create marbling effect.
- 4Garnish with two blackberries and lemon slice.
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
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Old-Fashioned glass
Method
Stirred
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect round sweetness with support from Gin, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup. Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.
Serving & context
Serve in a old-fashioned glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Bramble is associated with the New Era Drinks family of modern cocktail classics.
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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.
Sources and extras
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Reference note: Bramble (cocktail)
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