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Blackberry Bramble

The blackberry bramble balances bright citrus, herbal gin, and the tart sweetness of blackberry liqueur in a refreshing and elegant cocktail that comes together in under five minutes.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Contemporary
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1.5 ounces gin London Dry style recommended
  • 0.5 ounces blackberry liqueur such as Chambord
  • 0.75 ounces fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 ounces simple syrup
  • 1 cup ice for shaking
  • 2 to 3 fresh blackberries for garnish
  • 1 lemon wheel or twist for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker with strainer
  • Jigger or measuring spoon
  • Bar spoon or long spoon
  • Rocks glass or coupe glass
  • Citrus juicer
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Place your rocks glass or coupe glass in the freezer for 3 to 5 minutes to chill.
  2. Cut a fresh lemon in half and juice it to extract 0.75 ounces of juice.
  3. Fill a cocktail shaker two-thirds full with large ice cubes.
  4. Pour 1.5 ounces of gin into the ice-filled shaker using a jigger.
  5. Add 0.5 ounces of blackberry liqueur to the shaker.
  6. Add 0.75 ounces of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the shaker.
  7. Add 0.5 ounces of simple syrup to the shaker.
  8. Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 10 to 12 seconds until frosty.
  9. Remove the chilled glass from the freezer and strain the cocktail into it.
  10. Add one or two large ice cubes to the glass.
  11. Garnish with 2 to 3 fresh blackberries and a lemon wheel or twist.
  12. Serve immediately while the cocktail is still ice-cold.

Notes

Always use fresh lemon juice and large ice cubes; these two details alone transform an average bramble into an exceptional one.