Bramble
Gin · Rocks
Dick Bradsell's 1984 London creation — a gin sour dripped with crème de mûre for a blackberry-bleeding crown over crushed ice.
| Glass | Rocks |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 16% |
| Category | modern |
| Flavor | berry, tart, modern, vivid |
Ingredients
- Gin2 oz
- Fresh Lemon Juice1 oz
- Simple Syrup0.5 oz
- Crème de Mûre0.5 oz
- Blackberries2 pieces
- Lemon Slice1 piece
Method
- Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to shaker with ice
- Shake and strain into rocks glass filled with crushed ice
- Drizzle crème de mûre over the top so it bleeds down
- Garnish with fresh blackberries and lemon slice
Pro Tips
- Dick Bradsell's 1984 creation at Fred's Club — modern classics can have birthdays.
- Crème de mûre (blackberry liqueur) is non-negotiable; crème de cassis makes a different drink.
- The 'bleed' effect is achieved by drizzling the liqueur over crushed ice after building.