Apricot Gin Bramble Cocktail Recipe
This refreshing cocktail blends gin, apricot liqueur, and blackberry flavors for a fruity summer drink. Learn how to make it at home with simple steps and common bar tools.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Bar spoon
- Strainer
- Old-fashioned or rocks glass
- Ice
- A muddler is helpful but not required. You can use the back of a spoon to crush berries if needed.
Ingredients
For one cocktail, gather these ingredients:
- 2 oz 60 ml gin
- 1 oz 30 ml fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz 15 ml simple syrup
- 1/2 oz 15 ml apricot liqueur
- 1/2 oz 15 ml crème de mûre (blackberry liqueur)
- Fresh blackberries for garnish
- Lemon twist for garnish
- Ice
Use a London Dry style gin for best results. Fresh lemon juice gives better flavor than bottled.
Instructions
Follow these steps to make the cocktail:
- Add gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and apricot liqueur to a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for 10-15 seconds until very cold.
- Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Slowly pour the crème de mûre over the back of a spoon so it floats on top.
- Garnish with 2-3 fresh blackberries and a lemon twist.
Serve right away and enjoy!
Notes
This drink works well with other berry liqueurs too. Try raspberry or blueberry for a fun twist.
For a less sweet version, cut the simple syrup to 1/4 oz (7 ml).
You can muddle fresh blackberries in the shaker before adding other ingredients for extra berry flavor.
Make sure to use cold ingredients and lots of ice for the best result. A warm cocktail won't taste as good.
This recipe is easy to scale up for a group. Just multiply the amounts by the number of drinks you want to make.