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Bramble
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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.

Taste profile

Balanced, sweet, balanced, and smooth.

Best for

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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How to make it

Build it step by step.

4 steps
  1. 1Fill glass with crushed ice.
  2. 2Build gin, lemon juice and simple syrup over.
  3. 3Stir, and then pour blackberry liqueur over in a circular fashion to create marbling effect.
  4. 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

Best for

Best for date night.

Glassware

Old-Fashioned glass

More to know before you make it

A fuller read on the drink.

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

Why this cocktail keeps showing up.

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

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