Mint Blackberry Bramble Cocktail
This Mint Blackberry Bramble is a fresh, fruity twist on a classic gin sour—juicy blackberries, crisp mint, and lemon over crushed ice for a balanced, gorgeous cocktail.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Strainer
- Bar spoon
- Jigger
- Rocks glass
- Small knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 oz London dry gin
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 0.5 oz crème de mûre or Chambord blackberry liqueur
- 3-4 fresh blackberries
- 4-5 fresh mint leaves
- crushed ice enough to fill glass
- lemon wedge or mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Gently muddle blackberries and mint in the bottom of shaker.
- Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Fill with ice and shake until cold.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
- Drizzle blackberry liqueur slowly over the top.
- Garnish with lemon wedge, mint sprig, or extra blackberry.
Notes
Crushed ice chills the drink fast and gives the liqueur its signature look. Muddle mint gently for best flavor. Adjust syrup or lemon for sweetness and tartness to taste.