Bramble cocktail in a rocks glass — Lemon juice

Bramble Cocktail Recipe

fruity sour refreshing

gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, creme de mure, blackberries

History

The Bramble was created in the mid-1980s by London bartender Dick Bradsell at Fred’s Club in Soho. Inspired by childhood memories of picking blackberries (brambles) on the Isle of Wight, he combined gin, lemon, and sugar over crushed ice, then floated crème de mûre on top for a dramatic berry cascade. One of the earliest modern craft classics of the London cocktail revival, it remains a bright, seasonal staple—tart, fruity, and still one of Bradsell’s most enduring creations.

Ingredients

gin 2 oz

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lemon juice 0.75 oz

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simple syrup 0.5 oz

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creme de mure 0.5 oz (float)

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blackberries 3-4 (for muddle/garnish)

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How to make

Muddle blackberries with simple syrup in a shaker.
Add gin and lemon juice with ice.
Shake and double-strain over crushed ice in a rocks glass.
Float creme de mure.
Garnish with blackberries and lemon wheel.

Glassware

Rocks glass

Short and sturdy for spirit-forward drinks served on ice — easy to hold, stir, and sip without watering down too fast.

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Bramble FAQ

What ingredients are in a Bramble?

A Bramble is made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, creme de mure, and blackberries. Amounts and pantry matching are in the ingredients list on this page.

How do you make a Bramble?

Muddle blackberries with simple syrup in a shaker. Add gin and lemon juice with ice. Shake and double-strain over crushed ice in a rocks glass. Float creme de mure. Garnish with blackberries and lemon wheel.

What glass do you serve a Bramble in?

Serve a Bramble in a Rocks glass. Short and sturdy for spirit-forward drinks served on ice — easy to hold, stir, and sip without watering down too fast.