Bramble Cocktail

The Bramble is a modern classic gin cocktail created in the 1980s by Dick Bradsell in London. It features gin, fresh lemon juice, and sugar syrup, topped with a distinctive drizzle of crème de mûre (blackberry liqueur) that creates a layered, 'bramble' effect in the glass.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This cocktail is primarily a source of simple carbohydrates from the sugar in the liqueur and any added syrup, with a negligible amount of fat or protein. A typical serving contains roughly 150-200 calories, mostly from alcohol and sugar.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	170 kcal
Protein	0.1 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	16 g
Sodium	5 mg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Potassium	40 mg
Calcium	6 mg
Iron	0.1 mg
Magnesium	2 mg
Phosphorus	3 mg
Manganese	0.05 mg
Folate	2 mcg

Per 1 cocktail (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Bramble is celebrated for its beautiful presentation, with the dark crème de mûre sinking through the lighter gin mixture to resemble blackberries growing on a bramble bush. It's a perfect example of a modern cocktail that uses a specific liqueur to create both a signature flavor and a visually striking effect.