The original Bramble, invented by bartender Dick Bradsell in 1984 at Fred’s Club in Soho, was designed as a distinctly British cocktail - a gin sour enriched with blackberry liqueur to evoke hedgerow berries. The Raspberry Bramble keeps the same sour base of gin, lemon, and sugar but replaces crème de mûre (blackberry liqueur) with raspberry liqueur (such as Chambord) or muddled fresh raspberries. The result is a vivid pink drink that’s fruity, zesty, and eye-catching. With its crushed ice and jewel-like colour, the Raspberry Bramble is a true showpiece cocktail.

• 50 ml (1¾ oz) gin
• 25 ml (¾ oz) freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 15 ml (½ oz) simple syrup
• 15 ml (½ oz) raspberry liqueur (or muddled raspberries + a splash of syrup)
• Crushed ice
• Fresh raspberries and lemon wheel for garnish

Fill a short glass (rocks glass) with crushed ice.

In a shaker, combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Shake until chilled.

Strain into the prepared glass over the crushed ice.

Slowly drizzle the raspberry liqueur over the top, allowing it to trickle through the ice (“bramble effect”).

Garnish with fresh raspberries and a lemon wheel.