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Bramble: Green Room

London, United Kingdom Europe/London

History

Dick Bradsell created the Bramble at Fred’s Club in 1980s London, inspired by childhood blackberry picking on the Isle of Wight. This is a clearly labeled house field riff rather than a historical classic: Fresh basil supplies a peppery herbal lift without masking the original recipe.

Gin · yields one cocktail

Ingredients

  • 12 oz gin
  • 21 oz lemon juice
  • 31/2 oz simple syrup
  • 41/2 oz crème de mûre
  • 54 fresh basil leaves

Method

  1. 01Shake the first three ingredients, strain over crushed ice, and drizzle with blackberry liqueur.
  2. 02Gently clap the basil, mix it with the drink, and reserve one leaf for garnish.

Enjoy responsibly. Recipes are intended for adults of legal drinking age.