Bramble Recipe
Monkey 47 gin, lime juice, crème de cassis, sugar
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
Prepare simple syrup (if not pre-made)
Combine equal parts granulated sugar and water (for example 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water) in a small saucepan. Heat gently, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool completely. Store refrigerated.
Build and shake
Add 2 oz Monkey 47 gin, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup into a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice cubes (about 6 cubes). Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is well chilled and slightly frosted.
Prepare glass
Fill a rocks glass or short tumbler about three-quarters full with crushed ice (about 1 cup).
Strain
Double-strain the shaken cocktail over the crushed ice using a Hawthorne or fine mesh strainer so the liquid chills the crushed ice without adding large shards.
Add crème de cassis
Slowly pour 0.5 oz crème de cassis over the top of the drink so it sinks and creates a characteristic 'bramble' swirl and layered look. If desired, use the back of a bar spoon to gently draw a couple of streaks through the drink for visual effect.
Garnish and serve
Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim and, if using, 2–3 fresh blackberries skewered or dropped on top of the ice. Serve with a short straw. Encourage the drinker to stir lightly before sipping to integrate the cassis.