Why is a Bramble called a Bramble?
In short, a Bramble is called a Bramble because, well – its flavours are inspired by a bramble bush. If you want the more poetic reason, it's because the creator of the drink (Dick Bradsell) was inspired by childhood memories of scrabbling through hedgerows to pick the fruit.
Who invented the Bramble cocktail?
The Bramble was created in 1984, by bartender Dick Bradsell. At the time, he was working at a bar in Soho named Fred's Club and wanted to come up an easy-to-drink, flavourful cocktail.
As well as creating the bramble, he also came up with the coffee-infused cocktail we all know and love, the Espresso Martini.
Typically, what flavour is a Bramble?
Generally, Brambles are flavoured with blackberry.
Are brambles and blackberries the same thing?
No – brambles are the bushes that grow blackberries, and blackberries are the fruit that develop from these bushes.
Is Crème de Mûre the same as Chambord?
Crème de Mûre is a blackberry liqueur, not too dissimilar to Crème de Cassis. Chambord too, is a blackberry liqueur but it's also made using raspberries, black raspberries, cognac, vanilla and a selection of special secret herbs. It's mainly the way both of these liqueurs are made that sets them apart.
How do you make a Bramble?
For the optimal cocktail experience, we'd recommend using a shaker to guarantee an even mix of quality ingredients, and to ensure you cocktail is perfectly chilled.
Can you make a non-alcoholic Bramble?
For a boozeless version, combine 50ml soda water, 20ml fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tbsp of sugar syrup and 10ml black forest syrup (Monin has a good one).
Twists on a Bramble
Brambles are delicious as they are, but did you know there's other variations you could make? Like adding a drop of Champers and making a Bramble Royale. Or swapping out the gin for bourbon and mixing up a Bourbon Bramble? Or even getting seasonal and making a Winter Bramble using a muddled cinnamon stick and star anise, as well as some cloudy apple juice.
Vicky is our Food & Drink Director, where she oversees strategy and content across all of Hearst's brands, from recipe development to fun video franchises and everything in between.
With almost a decade's experience, Vicky was previously Editor of Delish UK, and Digital Food Editor of Good Housekeeping and she lives and breathes food content creation.
Outside of work, Vicky loves learning about wine, eating her way around the world, and hanging out with her dog Pickle.
Maz Gould is a freelance writer, covering everything from fashion to entertainment, beauty to food. When she’s not writing, she can be found eating her way around Manchester, Chester and Liverpool (get in touch for recs), scrolling through TikTok to find the latest viral Zara dress or going to extreme lengths to throw a western-themed get-together (hay bales and everything) for her pals.
