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Shaken · one serving

Bramble

A crushed-ice gin sour finished with a dramatic blackberry-liqueur float.

Short answer

Bramble is a shaken cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and crème de mûre. A crushed-ice gin sour finished with a dramatic blackberry-liqueur float. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Bramble ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Bramble ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin50 ml5 cl1.7 oz4 parts
Lemon Juice25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz2 parts
Simple Syrup12.5 ml1.3 cl0.4 oz1 part
Crème de Mûre15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1.2 parts

Garnish: Optional lemon slice and fresh blackberries

Method

How to make Bramble

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a rocks glass and prepare the optional lemon slice and blackberries.

  2. 02

    Add the gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker; keep the crème de mûre aside.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake firmly for 10–12 seconds.

  4. 04

    Fill the chilled glass with crushed ice and strain the shaken mixture over it.

  5. 05

    Pour the crème de mûre slowly in a circular motion over the top to create a berry ribbon.

  6. 06

    Crown with more crushed ice, add the optional garnish, and serve with a short straw.

Tasting profile

What does Bramble taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and freshness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Bramble questions

What is in a Bramble?

Kokto’s build uses gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and crème de mûre.

How long does a Bramble take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Bramble prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Bramble alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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