Bramble

• Crème de Mûre½ oz
• Blackberry1
• Simple Syrup½ oz
• Lemon(optional)1
• Gin1 ¾ oz
• Lemon Juice¾ oz

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Bramble close to the original.

• Instead of Crème de Mûre

  • Crème de Cassis— blackcurrant instead of blackberry

• Instead of Blackberry

  • Raspberry— brighter berry

• Instead of Simple Syrup

  • Agave Syrup— cleaner sweetness
  • Honey Syrup— floral sweetness

• Instead of Gin

  • Old Tom Gin— slightly softer and sweeter
  • Vodka— cleaner, less botanical

• Instead of Lemon Juice

  • Lime Juice— sharper, greener

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker except the Crème de Mûre.

2. 2

   Shake well with ice.

3. 3

   Strain into chilled old fashioned glass filled with crushed ice.

4. 4

   Then pour the blackberry liqueur (Crème de Mûre) over the top of the drink, in a circular motion.

5. 5

   Garnish optionally with a lemon slice and blackberries.