The Bramble

Like an English summer, Dick Bradsell’s classic blackberry cocktail is over all too soon. The crème de mûre (blackberry liqueur) makes the drink, though it doesn’t need a lot. I get good results by free pouring or “lacing,” as Bradsell puts it—just enough to let some of the flavor and transparency of the Plymouth through.



The Bramble

• 2 oz gin (Plymouth)
• 3/4 oz lemon juice
• 1 barspoon rich simple syrup (2:1)
• crème de mûre to taste (Leopold Bros.)

Combine gin, lemon and syrup and shake with ice. Strain into a 12-ounce glass of crushed ice. Lace with crème de mûre. Lemon and berry garnish.
ADAPTED FROM A RECIPE BY DICK BRADSELL

Dick Bradsell talking about the Bramble: