Introduction
The blackberry bramble combines gin with muddled blackberries and lemon for a gorgeous sunset-hued cocktail. With just 5 easy minutes of muddling fruit, you can mix up this fruity, refreshing sipper.
Muddling the berries releases their juices and essential oils, infusing each cocktail with intense blackberry flavor. The tart lemon balances the sweetness.
Read on for my simple recipe, pro tips for the perfect berry muddle, and fun ways to dress up this vibrant purple cocktail. Cheers!
Ingredients
- 5-6 blackberries
- 1⁄2 ounce (1 tablespoon) lemon juice
- 1⁄2 ounce (1 tablespoon) simple syrup
- 2 ounces (1⁄4 cup) gin
- Lemon wedge and blackberries for garnish
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler or wooden spoon
- Rocks glass
Muddle the Berries
- Place blackberries in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
- Using a muddler or wooden spoon, gently press berries to release juice.
- Be careful not to over-muddle.
Make the Cocktail
- To the shaker, add the lemon juice, simple syrup and gin.
- Fill halfway with ice and shake vigorously until chilled.
- Double strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish festively with lemon wedge and berries.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 cocktail
Tips for Perfectly Muddled Berries
- Use ripe, juicy blackberries for best results
- Gently muddle just until berries are crushed and juicy
- Too much muddling can cause bitter flavors
- Fine strain for elegantly smooth texture
- Adjust sweetener to balance berry tartness
Fun Serving Suggestions
- Rim with blackberry sugar for a decorated glass
- Skewer berries and mint with a cocktail pick for garnish
- Float blackberry liqueur like Chambord on top
- Use a unique blackberry-infused gin
- Serve in a sugar-rimmed glass
Get creative with your presentation! Enjoy!
