How to Make a Bramble - Cocktail Recipe
Bramble
The Bramble cocktail features gin, crème de mûre (blackberry liqueur), lemon juice and sugar syrup. It was created in London in 1984 by Dick Bradsell, a bartender at Fred's Club in Soho. Bradsell was inspired by memories of blackberry picking on the Isle of Wight as a child, and named the cocktail the 'Bramble' after the common name for blackberry bushes. Popular variations include using lime juice instead of lemon juice or using crème de cassis instead of crème de mûre. To make a Bramble you will need the following equipment:
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Which Gins are Best for a Bramble?
It is always worthwhile experimenting with different gins to find your perfect combination in a Bramble, but here are 5 options that are great starting points and well worth trying - each with links to our review and affiliate links to buy them via popular retailers or direct from the producer. Let us know your favourites on Instagram or via email.
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