Cherry Bramble Cocktail
A refreshing gin-based cocktail with fresh cherries, tart lemon, and a drizzle of cherry liqueur over crushed ice for a vibrant, layered drink perfect for warm evenings.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Bar spoon
- Muddler
- Rocks glass
- Ice crusher or mallet
- Small knife
Ingredients
- 50 ml gin London Dry or with cherry notes
- 25 ml fresh lemon juice
- 15 ml sugar syrup equal parts sugar and water
- 15 ml cherry liqueur or cherry brandy
- Crushed ice enough to fill glass
- 2-3 fresh cherries pitted
- Fresh mint sprig for garnish
- Lemon slice or wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a rocks glass halfway with crushed ice.
- In a shaker, combine gin, lemon juice, and sugar syrup.
- Shake well for about 10 seconds.
- Pour mixture over the ice in the glass.
- Drizzle cherry liqueur over the top for a layered effect.
- Add more crushed ice until the glass is full.
- Garnish with fresh cherries, a mint sprig, and a lemon slice.
Notes
Use cherry brandy for a richer flavor or cherry liqueur for a lighter sweetness. Crushed ice is essential for proper chilling and dilution. Frozen cherries can be substituted if thawed first. Mint garnish is optional but adds freshness.