How to Brewch: Blackberry Bramble

Blackberry Bramble - Brewch Remix

Brewch Flavor: Blackberry
Difficulty: Easy
Seasons: Summer
Trend Source: The Bramble is the classic British summer cocktail having a major revival; the dramatic berry-bleed over crushed ice is made for slow-motion reels
Theme: Refreshing Summer

The classic gin Bramble, built on juicy summer blackberry.

1. Cocktail Version

Ingredients

• 7 drops Brewch Blackberry
• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• 0.5 oz creme de mure or blackberry liqueur (for the bleed)
• Crushed ice | Fresh blackberries and a lemon wheel for garnish

Method

1. Add gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and Brewch Blackberry to a shaker with ice.
2. Shake for 10 seconds and strain over crushed ice in a rocks glass.
3. Drizzle the creme de mure over the top so it bleeds down through the ice.
4. Garnish with fresh blackberries and a lemon wheel.

Base spirit: Gin (40% ABV) + blackberry liqueur | ABV: medium (approx 14-17%) | Glass: Rocks glass

2. Mocktail Version (Zero-Proof)

Swaps

• Replace gin -> 2 oz cold-brewed green tea (for a dry, tannic base)
• Replace creme de mure -> 0.5 oz strong hibiscus tea plus 2 extra drops Brewch Blackberry (for the bleed)
• Keep: 7 drops Brewch Blackberry, lemon juice, simple syrup

Method

Shake green tea, lemon juice, simple syrup, and Brewch Blackberry with ice. Strain over crushed ice. Drizzle the hibiscus-blackberry mix on top for the bleed.

Zero-proof base: Cold-brew green tea + hibiscus tea | ABV: zero

3. Seltzer Version

Blackberry Hibiscus Seltzer (single 8 oz / 240 ml glass)

• 4 drops Brewch Blackberry
• 1 drop Brewch Hibiscus (accent)
• 8 oz / 240 ml cold sparkling water
• Garnish: Fresh blackberries and a lemon wheel

Method

1. Fill a glass with ice and add 8 oz cold sparkling water.
2. Add 4 drops Brewch Blackberry plus 1 drop Brewch Hibiscus, then stir gently.
3. Garnish and serve immediately.

Seltzer dosing: 3-5 drops primary per 8 oz glass; add accents 1 drop at a time.

4. Why It Works

Blackberry has the deep, jammy-tart character that the Bramble is built around. Layering the extract into the shaken base and the liqueur on top gives two intensities of the same fruit - bright up front, rich on the finish - without muddling fresh berries.

5. Pro Tip

The drizzle-and-bleed over crushed ice is the photogenic moment. Pour it slowly down one side of the glass for the cleanest gradient.