Bramble
A tart London gin sour laced with a blackberry liqueur drizzle over crushed ice; its fixed gin-lemon-sugar base scales cleanly for batching, with the crème de mûre floated per-serve.
Ingredients
| Gin | 2 oz |
| Fresh lemon juice | 1 oz |
| Simple syrup | 0.5 oz |
| Crème de mûre (blackberry liqueur) | 0.5 oz |
| Total volume | 4.00 oz |
Garnish: Blackberry and a lemon slice
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
How to make it
Shaken · Medium · about 3 minutes
- 1
Add the gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup and crème de mûre to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts over.
- 3
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- 4
Garnish with blackberry and a lemon slice.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 27% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| Gin | 24.0 oz | 1 |
| Fresh lemon juice | 12.0 oz | 1 |
| Simple syrup | 6.0 oz | 1 |
| Crème de mûre (blackberry liqueur) | 6.0 oz | 1 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Bramble FAQ
What's in a Bramble?
A classic Bramble is made with gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, crème de mûre (blackberry liqueur). It's shaken and served in a rocks glass.
What is the ABV of a Bramble?
A classic Bramble is approximately 22.5% ABV — about 1.50 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
Should I shake or stir a Bramble?
Shake it. Citrus and other non-spirit ingredients need the aeration and hard chill that shaking gives.
How do I batch Brambles for a party?
Scale every ingredient by your guest count, then add about 27% dilution water. The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.