Bramble
Dick Bradsell's 1980s London creation layers dry gin, fresh citrus and rich blackberry liqueur over a mound of crushed ice for a tart, jammy refresher.
23%
ABV
210
Calories
Rocks
Glass
Flavor Profile
Flavor Journey
Ingredients
Quality ingredients make all the difference. Each component plays a crucial role.
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Shake gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice
Strain over crushed ice in a rocks glass
Drizzle crème de mûre over the top
Garnish with blackberries and a lemon slice
Glassware
Served over crushed ice in a rocks glass
Garnish
Fresh berries on top
Fresh slice
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Use crushed ice for the proper bleed effect
Drizzle the liqueur slowly for a marbled look
A rich 2:1 syrup keeps dilution in check
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Bramble.
Muddled Bramble
A modern evolution of Dick Bradsell's 1980s classic, where muddled fresh blackberries elevate the gin sour with vibrant fruit complexity and aromatic depth.
Bramble Royale
A celebratory Bramble—gin, lemon, and crème de mûre topped with dry Champagne for a sparkling blackberry fizz.
Autumn Bramble
A seasonal spin on the Bramble—gin, lemon, and blackberry with a touch of allspice for fall warmth.
History & Heritage
“Dick Bradsell devised the Bramble in 1984 at Fred's Club in Soho, drawing on childhood memories of blackberry picking on England's Isle of Wight. Its use of fresh lemon and a float of crème de mûre helped ignite London's craft‑cocktail renaissance and reintroduced bartenders to the power of seasonal fruit.”
More to Explore
If you enjoyed this cocktail, these similar creations might capture your interest.
Autumn Bramble
A seasonal spin on the Bramble—gin, lemon, and blackberry with a touch of allspice for fall warmth.
Bramble Royale
A celebratory Bramble—gin, lemon, and crème de mûre topped with dry Champagne for a sparkling blackberry fizz.
Muddled Bramble
A modern evolution of Dick Bradsell's 1980s classic, where muddled fresh blackberries elevate the gin sour with vibrant fruit complexity and aromatic depth.