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Introducing the Blackberry Bramble featuring fresh muddled blackberries, gin, lemon juice and soda – a refreshing summer cocktail! Can be made ahead for gatherings!
A refreshing summer drink, featuring fresh muddled blackberries, gin, lemon juice and soda or ginger beer, this is called the Blackberry Bramble Cocktail.
A spin-off the classic drink- the Bramble, first created in London in the 80’s, made with dry gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and Crème de Mûre, a blackberry liquor – here I’ve added a handful of fresh juicy ripe blackberries, muddled and served over ice, topped with soda or ginger brew for a flavorful twist.
It’s been a blackberry week around here in the Fountaine home. Another catering over-purchase I’m afraid –which in this case turned out OK with me, because I happen to love blackberries, but the challenge then becomes loving them enough before the juicy little guys go south.
This could easily be made into a very refreshing “mocktail”, sans alcohol –becoming Sparkling Blackberry Lemonade, without the gin or liquor, by adding muddled blackberries into lemonade and adding a bit of soda or ginger ale. The color is beautiful.
How to Make a Blackberry Bramble:
For the Blackberry Bramble Cocktail, muddle ripe juicy blackberries with fresh lemon juice, blackberry liquor (optional), gin ( or vodka), honey simple syrup (or agave), then double strain to remove the seeds.
I actually had to use a fine-mesh strainer, because the built-in strainer in the shaker did not strain the seeds.
Pour over ice and top with fizzy water or ginger brew, with a twist of lemon.
A sprig of Mint would be nice here too.
See the recipe notes if making for a larger gathering- you can make a big batch ahead, and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. Possibly more, but it never seems to last that long. 😉
More cocktail recipes you may enjoy!
- Huckleberry Mojitos
- Pomegranate Martini with Rosemary
- Old Fashioned
- Dry Gin Martini
- Pear Tree
- La Cura
- Aperol Spritz Recipe
- The Verdant Garden Cocktail
- Blueberry Gin and Sage Punch
Have a beautiful summer weekend. X
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Blackberry Bramble
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 3-4 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: American
Description
A refreshing summer cocktail, the bramble combines fresh blackberries, gin, lemon juice and soda- or for a refreshing twist, try topping with Ginger Brew.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
- 2–ounces Dry Gin (or sub vodka)
- 1–ounce Blackberry Liquor (optional)
- 1–ounce simple syrup, honey simple syrup, maple or agave
- 1 1/2 ounces of fresh lemon juice
- Gingerale or Soda water
- Garnish with fresh blackberries and mint
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle blackberries with gin, blackberry liquor (optional) lemon juice, simple syrup or agave, until broken up and they release their juice.
- Double strain, using a fine mesh strainer, to remove seeds.
- Fill 3-4 rocks glasses with ice. Divide blackberry -gin mix among the glasses, and top with soda or ginger brew.
- Garnish with a blackberry and lemon zest.
Notes
You could also make a big batch of this multiplying the recipe to your desired amount. Place everything (except the soda) in a large mason jar and store in the fridge for up to 2 days. When ready to serve, strain, add the soda water to taste, garnish with a few blackberries and mint.
Nutrition
- Calories: 195
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The conversion from Imperial System to metric is made up. 0.5 cups doesnt convert to 72 cups.
Hi Pax- it is 72 grams of blackberries.
I made this with our own blackberries, added a pinch of sugar, mint,fresh lemon and muddled it. Didn’t have gin, subbed vodka and didn’t use a blackberry liquor. Used club soda. Was very refreshing! Would definitely make again!!!
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Great to hear Mary!
I made this and used vodka instead of gin. Was great
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Delicious!
This is my favorite drink- I made my own blackberry liquor and it was just perfection with your recipe. Thank you!
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Glad you like this!
Delicious! Very refreshing summer beverage.
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Yay! Glad you enjoyed!
Just wanted to say “thank you “
Your writing is wonderful to read! I look forward to your recipes , I’ve changed the way I look at food
Have a wonderful weekend
Thanks so much Belinda!
Thanks so much Belinda!
This sounds delicious! I’m planning on making a batch of this for a small party! How far in advance do you think I could make this cocktail in a large pitcher or drink dispenser? Saving the soda water until time of serving obviously! Thank you!
I haven’t tested this but my guess is it would fine 2-3 days before and probably even tastier! I added some recipe notes.
This is absolutely amazing! Your cocktails are dangerous. They taste so good it’s easy to down them quickly. We used ginger ale, but I could see it being just as tasty with just soda.
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Hi there, what kind of soda did you add?
Just like Perrier?
Lovely!
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Where did you get these glasses? I work for a hotel and we really like the look of them!
They are made by a Finnish Company I think? They were my moms,vintage I think.
They are indeed Finnish glassware! They are part of the Iitala Ultima Thule collection. Definitely do not sell those for 0.25 in a garage sale 😉 We enjoy these as well and they are absolutely perfect for all occasions!! I came across your drink recipe & it looks like I will be making it in these same glasses =)
Gorgeous photography! Stunning!
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This looks beyond delicious! I love blackberries 🙂
Thanks Jordan!
This is a stunningly beautiful drink and a perfect way to utilize extra blackberries.. or the perfect reason to puchase some blackberries!! I love the touch of lemon zest- a superb cocktail to kick off the weekend right! Thanks for sharing ♡
Thanks Cheyanne!
Wow!! This looks like the perfect summer drink! I’ll have to treat myself to this one evening 🙂