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Bramble: Velvet Static

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: Black tea contributes dry tannin and a quietly smoky backbone.

Gin · yields one cocktail

Ingredients

  • 12 oz gin
  • 21 oz lemon juice
  • 31/2 oz simple syrup
  • 41/2 oz crème de mûre
  • 51/2 oz chilled black tea

Method

  1. 01Shake the first three ingredients, strain over crushed ice, and drizzle with blackberry liqueur.
  2. 02Mix the tea with the other ingredients and serve especially cold.

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