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Blackberry Thyme Bramble Cocktail Recipe

Blackberry Thyme Bramble Cockatil Recipe
This refreshing gin cocktail combines sweet blackberries with fresh thyme and lemon juice for a perfect balance of flavors.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Hawthorne strainer
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Muddler
  • Jigger
  • Rocks glass
  • Ice cube tray
  • Small pot (for simple syrup)

Ingredients

  • 2 oz London dry gin
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 oz simple syrup
  • 6-8 fresh blackberries
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Crushed ice
  • 1/4 oz crème de mûre blackberry liqueur
  • Fresh blackberries and thyme sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  • Make thyme simple syrup by combining 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, and 4-5 thyme sprigs in a pot. Heat until sugar dissolves. Cool and strain.
  • Add blackberries and thyme leaves to a shaker. Muddle gently to release juices.
  • Pour in gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Fill shaker with ice.
  • Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
  • Fill rocks glass with crushed ice. Double strain mixture into glass.
  • Float crème de mûre on top by slowly pouring over the back of a spoon.
  • Garnish with fresh blackberries and thyme sprig.

Notes

The cocktail tastes best with fresh blackberries during peak season (July-September). Frozen berries can work in a pinch.
Store extra thyme simple syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
For a non-alcoholic version, replace gin with club soda and skip the crème de mûre.
Strain twice to remove berry seeds and small thyme pieces for a smoother drink.