11016 Bramble Under 5 mins Under 5 mins 1 drink Fri Aug 24 16:24:00 -0700 2007 Wed Aug 19 17:45:33 -0700 2009 Easy CHOW http://www.chow.com/recipes/11016 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:45:33 GMT Our favorite way to drink blackberries Our favorite way to drink blackberries. The Bramble is a gin-based cocktail that seems to have slipped off many bartenders’ radar, but it’s a must-drink when blackberries are in season.

What to buy: Make sure you use good-quality dry gin and crème de mûre, as the lesser-quality versions will make it too harsh and cloying. Crème de mûre is a blackberry-flavored liqueur and can be found in specialty liquor stores or online. If you can’t find crème de mûre, you can substitute crème de cassis (black currant), but don’t tell any cocktail purists.

This recipe was featured as part of our Summer Fruit Cocktails photo gallery.

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  • Combine lemon juice and blackberries in a rocks glass and muddle until berries are broken up.
  • Add crushed ice, crème de mûre, and gin; stir to combine, and serve.
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