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Bramble
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Submitted on: November 22, 2025
The Bramble cocktail was created in 1984 by Dick Bradsell, a bartender at Fred’s Club in Soho, London, England. He wanted to create a truly British cocktail, so when a rep brought him Creme de Mure (blackberry liqueur) from France to try, he knew he had his special ingredient. A bramble is a bush that blackberries grow on, and the cocktail was inspired by his picking blackberries during his childhood on the Isle of Wright. It is basically a Gin Sour with blackberry liqueur drizzled over the top ...
Tools
Cocktail Shaker
Jigger
Cutting Board
Knife
Small Saucepan
Measuring Cup
Instructions
Garnish
Build
Glass
Estimated strength
Lemon Wheel and Blackberries
Shake & Strain
Old Fashioned/Rocks
About 18% ABV (estimate)
By Gidget
Fun Craft Cocktails
Hi, I'm Gidget. After 30+ years in the spa/resort industry, I wanted to create an online business. What started out as a summer hobby quickly became a passion for creating beautiful craft cocktails for my family and friends. I started my website funcraftcocktails.com in the summer of 2022 and and became a certified mixologist. When I started creating cocktail reels on Instagram, I discovered that I also have a love of photography/videography and writing! I have always been very theatrical, taki...
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1. Make the Simple Syrup. Add 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar to a small saucepan. Stir. Heat on medium until boiling. Stir. Remove from heat and let cool. Pour into a glass bottle and keep in the fridge for 4 weeks. 2. Make the Cocktail. Add the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to combine and strain into a crushed ice filled lowball glass. Pour the blackberry liqueur over the top. 3. Garnish. Add a lemon wheel and blackberries for garnish. Cheers!
Editor's Note
A modern classic defined by its iconic blackberry drizzle. The botanical depth of the gin cuts through the tart lemon, creating a balanced, refreshing profile.
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Crafted Pour
25 July 2026
This is such a fantastic, classic recipe! The Bramble is always a crowd-pleaser. Thanks for sharing your take on it!
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