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What is the story behind the Bramble co*cktail? ›

The Bramble, invented in 1984 by bartender Dick Bradsell, is one of the few drinks that fall into the category of “modern classics.” One of the founding fathers of London's co*cktail scene, Bradsell created this cross between a Cobbler and a Gin Sour while working at Fred's Club in SoHo.

Popular variations include using lime juice instead of lemon juice or using crème de cassis instead of crème de mûre.

Shake the Tanqueray London Dry Gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup in a co*cktail shaker with a good handful of ice cubes then strain into a rocks glass full of crushed ice. Drizzle the crème de mure over the top so it 'bleeds' into the drink. Garnish with the lemon slice and blackberry, if using.

Combine Bombay Bramble, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a co*cktail shaker with ice. Shake hard. Strain in a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Brockman's Gin is the best off the shelf answer. It lacks color, but it has a great flavor and tastes natural. Still benefits from some fresh blackberry to up the flavor. The Beefeater Bramble is ok, has good color, but had an artificial flavor that reminds me of berry cough syrup.

In its simplest form, this drink takes its name from the bush on which the sweet blackberries which provide the principal flavour of the co*cktail grow, although another suggestion for the source of the name is “the winding nature that the liqueur takes when it's poured from the top to the bottom of the glass, as though ...

Gin co*cktails Over The Years

Probably the first gin co*cktail invented was a simple mix of the star of the show with Angustora Bitters, which is credited to the captain and surgeon of the HMS Hercules in the early 1800s, followed by its use in the still-popular Pimms in the middle of the 19^th century.

Is Crème de Mûre the same as Chambord? Crème de Mûre is a blackberry liqueur, not too dissimilar to Crème de Cassis. Chambord too, is a blackberry liqueur but it's also made using raspberries, black raspberries, cognac, vanilla and a selection of special secret herbs.

The bramble is traditionally made with Creme de mure, a blackberry liqueur, but it's really, really hard to find in liquor stores in the US (trust us, we tried!). It's acceptable to use Creme de cassis or Chambord (black raspberry liqueurs); they're much more widely available, and very suitable substitutes.

a bottle of Fever Tree's Ginger Ale, the perfect complement to the bold flavours of Bombay Bramble. Its crisp, refreshing, and delicately spicy flavours bring a delightful depth and twist to the classic gin and tonic.

Why is it called craft gin? ›

However, the biggest difference comes from the craftsmanship behind a craft gin (hence the name!). The people behind the gin will know their product by heart and put a lot of love into a bottle. This comes through so much, both in the flavour of the gin, but also in the feeling of the bottle.

Any reasonable blackberry liqueur (not brandy) will do the trick. Drillaud, Marie Brizard and Bols all make perfectly acceptable versions. You may be able to get away with a cassis if you're unable to find a blackberry near you.

Simple to make and well balanced in its sweet and sour tones the Bramble has become something of a modern classic now appearing on most bar menus in the UK. Essentially its a short “Gin Sour” with a drizzle of Creme de Mure, a French blackberry liqueur, over the top.

As gin is very strong alcohol, you can usually drink it neat without too much problem. You can taste more of the flavours and enjoy the drink more because you're not adding any water or ice. This is one of the most common drinks you'll find with gin.

By blending blackberries and damsons with our best selling Bude Gin, we have produced a liqueur that still retains that sweet, tart flavour we all know and love.

By taking your time while sipping neat, you'll be able to pick up on these subtle notes and truly savour each sip. London Dry Gin also pairs well with tonic water or other mixers for making delicious co*cktails. Start by adding one-part gin and two parts mixer into an old fashioned glass filled with ice cubes.

Bombay Bramble with soda water and premium tonic water, garnished with a lemon twist.

According to folklore, when the devil was cast out heaven by St Michael, he landed on a bramble bush and cursed it. It was believed this caused blackberries to become unpalatable around 29 September – St Michael's Day – after which they should not be picked.

Bramble: The Mountain King is a 2023 action-adventure video game developed by Dimfrost Studio and published by Merge Games. Players control a young boy named Olle who attempts to rescue his kidnapped sister Lillemor from mythological creatures.

What are the interesting facts about Bramble? ›

Bramble leaves are dark green on top and pale beneath. Grass snakes are often seen sheltering in bramble. The pastime of picking blackberries goes back thousands of years. Bramble flowers are white or pink in colour and appear in late spring.

Easton's Bible Dictionary - Bramble

Bramble [N] [S] Hebrew atad , Judges 9:14 ; rendered "thorn," Psalms 58:9 . The LXX. and Vulgate render by rhamnus, a thorny shrub common in Palestine, resembling the hawthorn.