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Blackberry Bramble Cocktail

August 26, 2017 25 Comments

Blackberry Bramble Cocktail in Lowball Glass and Garnished with a Whole Blackberry
Blackberry Bramble Cocktail in Lowball Glass and Garnished with Blackberries
Blackberry Bramble Cocktail in Lowball Glasses Garnished with Blackberries
Blackberry Bramble Cocktail in Lowball Glass and Garnished with Blackberries
Blackberry Bramble Cocktail in Lowball Glass and Garnished with a Whole Blackberry
Blackberry Bramble Cocktail in Lowball Glasses Garnished with Blackberries

The Gin and Tonic is a quintessential gin based cocktail but sometimes people forget to go beyond it. Try this Blackberry Bramble Cocktail; it’s a year round favorite and will change your mind!

The Bramble Cocktail - Gin, Blackberries and Lemon from @creativculinary

It’s August and just when I’m ready for this Blackberry Bramble Cocktail, I’ve started to notice the entry of pumpkin items into the blogosphere.

I’m reminded of a video of a mom (below) who had just dropped her child off for his first day of kindergarten and how she lamented, ‘No, he’s not ready!’ That would be me. I’m not ready! I know, I know, I start this lament every year but I blog more on a ‘this is my life’ program as opposed to ‘this is what will be popular next month’ rhythm. I won’t get rich from it but it’s really real!

I will whine just as loudly and fight tooth and nail to hang on to summer for as long as I can. Our Spring starts late with snow potential until the middle of May so we lose a month of warmer weather the rest of the country gets.

Do not be trying to take this last hurrah of summer from me too! So I offer to you this beautiful summer cocktail made (although we love it in winter too; it’s beautiful at Christmastime) with one of my favorite fruits of the season.

The Bramble cocktail is a gin-based drink that was invented by famed bartender Dick Bradsell at Fred’s Club in London’s Soho district in the 1980’s; it was reminiscent of the blackberries he used to get as a child on the Isle of Wight.

It has apparently disappeared from the radar of many bartenders and home cocktail aficionados alike which is a shame because it’s a fabulous drink when blackberries are in season and even in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, we get them imported year round.

If for some reason blackberries are not close at hand, try making it using blackberries preserves…they are a fantastic alternative. If you ever choose to go that route, because preserves are sweetened, you might want to temper the simple syrup a bit.

The herbaceous tones of the gin combined with tart lemon and blackberries, softened and sweetened a bit with simple syrup and Crème de Mûre is something you should really try. It’s not your mothers’ Gin and Tonic, that’s for sure!

Original recipes call for the blackberry flavored Crème de Mûre liqueur (my homemade version), which is amazing and lovely but not always easy to find. If that’s true for you too, use the more readily available Crème de Cassis (black currant) liqueur.

The Blackberry Bramble Cocktail - Gin, Blackberries and Lemon in a Lowball Glass Garnished with Blackberries

I was lucky to have a bottle of Brockmans Gin on hand. From England, Brockmans Gin is made from 100% English grain, quadruple distilled and flavored with 10 botanicals and is unique from the more common London Dry Gin. It uses Bulgarian coriander, blueberries and blackberries to create an aromatic smooth taste that can be consumed neat or over ice if that’s your preference.

Me? I prefer it mixed with something and the Brockmans, with its decidedly fruitier taste, was the perfect choice for this Blackberry Bramble Cocktail.

I originally posted about this cocktail in 2013 and like other posts where I feel the photos had to be upgraded, I decided to publish again; I love sharing some of my favorites with new readers.

It continues to be a favorite of mine and the perfect summer libation. Who’s with me…still happy with all that is summer? Come on over; I’ll make us a whole pitcher of these to celebrate!

PIN ‘Blackberry Bramble Cocktail’

Blackberry Bramble Cocktail in Lowball Glasses Garnished with Blackberries

Blackberry Bramble Cocktail in Lowball Glass and Garnished with a Whole Blackberry

Yield: One cocktail

The Blackberry Bramble Cocktail – Gin, Blackberry and Lemon

The Bramble Cocktail - Gin, Blackberries and Lemon from @creativculinary

The Blackberry Bramble is a gorgeous and refreshing summer cocktail with fresh berries, gin and lemon.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 6 large blackberries
  • 1/2 ounce crème de cassis
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup (heat equal amounts sugar and water until sugar is melted; cool before using)
  • 1 1/2 ounces Gin
  • Blackberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine the lemon juice and blackberries in a rocks glass and muddle until the berries are broken up. Fill the glass with ice.
  2. Combine Crème de Cassis, simple syrup and gin in a cocktail shaker and stir to combine.
  3. Add to the berry/lemon mixture, stir and garnish with additional blackberries.

Notes

Adjust simple syrup to your tastes; this cocktail was perfect for me but my neighbor enjoyed it a bit sweeter.

© Creative Culinary
Cuisine: American / Category: Gin

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Comments

  1. Kitty says

    August 28, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    Yes please! Wishing it was 5 o'clock!
    Reply
  2. John/Kitchen Riffs says

    August 26, 2017 at 2:07 pm

    Love gin in cocktails! And this is a good one -- hadn't had it the first time I saw this, but I have since. Good stuff! My local wine/liquor store is really good about ordering ingredients they don't normally stock. Takes a week or so to get them, but usually I'm in no rush.
    Reply
  3. Paula says

    June 1, 2014 at 5:59 am

    How I would have loved to have been there on Monday to share a few (?) of these with you. I love the sound and the looks of this cocktail.
    Reply
  4. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

    May 29, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    YEs, yes and yes! When Zoe was here we bought a bottle of lavender gin, though I can't remember the name of it. She packed it in bubble wrap and took it with her! This has all the flavors I could want. Now I just need someone to drink it with!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      May 29, 2014 at 9:42 pm

      I keep asking you to come visit...do I need to make a pitcher of these?
      Reply
    • Deena Rose says

      June 6, 2020 at 3:06 pm

      It was probably Hendricks Midsummer Edition. Infused with lavender and rose petals. Delicious with infused Fevertree pink tonic!
      Reply
  5. sippitysup says

    May 26, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    This was THE hot cocktail of the the gay crowd in London in the 1980s. Yes I'm dating myself, but what a time it was! XOGREG
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      May 27, 2014 at 10:18 pm

      Well, seems it's good timing to bring it back right? I just loved it.
      Reply
  6. Jenni says

    May 24, 2014 at 9:04 am

    Gorgeous cocktail! And I'm not a gin fan, but I am digging the sound of the Brockman's. =)
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      May 24, 2014 at 10:21 am

      I really enjoyed it Jenni...and if not a fan; this cocktail would be good as well with vodka!
      Reply
  7. Lizzy (Good Things) says

    May 23, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    Love the sound of this one, Barb!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      May 23, 2014 at 6:50 pm

      Thanks Liz...it's a fabulous gin too; wonder if you can get it in Australia?
      Reply
  8. Ansh says

    May 23, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    I guess I am coming over on Monday. The excuse is that I wanna meet you before I leave for my trip, but then we all know why I would be "actually" coming over :)) So refreshing! Hope you have a great weekend, Barb.
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      May 23, 2014 at 2:29 pm

      Can you come over for reals? Or we could meet somewhere? I have to see you before you leave!!
      Reply
  9. Brooks says

    May 23, 2014 at 11:55 am

    Barbara, This Bramble looks so refreshing. I know precisely what I'll do when I get my hands on some fresh blackberries. Have a fantastic Memorial Day weekend, and cheers!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      May 23, 2014 at 12:34 pm

      Thank you Brooks and refreshing it is and a great use of blackberries; they hold up well to the herbaceous nature of gin. Hoping you have a great weekend too!
      Reply
  10. foodwanderings says

    May 23, 2014 at 10:56 am

    Gosh even though I am dangerous, as in silly, when I have a sip or two, this Bramble Cocktail is calling my name. This looks so enticing!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      May 23, 2014 at 2:32 pm

      I am the same Shulie so if you want/need less of the liquor, just cut it back a bit or add some soda water to dilute the cocktail a little. This one was great; love summer cocktails with fruit!
      Reply
  11. Karen Harris says

    May 23, 2014 at 10:12 am

    Due to an unfortunate gin incident years ago I can no longer drink it, but I be this would be great with vodka too. I'll have to give that a try. This looks wonderful.
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      May 23, 2014 at 10:32 am

      Hehe...we've all had those incidents and yes, I would make this with vodka in a minute!
      Reply
  12. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    May 23, 2014 at 10:12 am

    Nice drink! I've heard of the Bramble but have never tasted it, much less made it. Love everything that's in it (and I have everything on hand!) so I should definitely give this a try. Fun stuff. :-) Have a great Memorial Day weekend!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      May 23, 2014 at 10:31 am

      You should definitely try it John. Gin is so seldom used in cocktails it seems but this one is perfect for it. Have a great holiday yourself!
      Reply

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