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Pomegranate Blackberry Bramble Cocktail

When berry season is around (now), this blackberry pomegranate cocktail it’s a must-make cocktail. This Pomegranate Blackberry Bramble Cocktail recipe version is the sultry cousin to the original (made with pomegranate liqueur and served with a rosemary sprig for another level of flavor) but hopefully, it’ll help on my quest to make the Bramble a summer cocktail we can all appreciate. 

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

The Bramble is a cocktail that’s totally underappreciated. It was created in London in the 80s (some purists claim it dates back to the Victorian ages) but it never seemed to make its mark and I really don’t understand why.

The classic version is like the gin-lovers Kir Royale (crème de cassis with gin and citrus) and it’s served over a bunch of crushed ice so it feels like grown-up shave ice. I hope with this recipe we will all start appreciating it too.

Recipe Ingredients

These are the ingredients that you’ll need to make this recipe:

  • Ice
  • Fresh blackberries
  • Vodka
  • Pama pomegranate liqueur
  • Honey or simple syrup
  • Freshly squeezed lime juice

How To Make This Recipe

These are the instructions that you’ll need to follow to make this recipe:

  1. Make The Crushed Ice: Wrap a few handfuls of ice cubes in a clean towel or ice crusher bag and, using a mallet, rolling pin, or muddler, tap until all the ice is broken up and crushed.
  2. Shake The Cocktail: Fill an old-fashioned glass halfway with ice (not the crushed ice) and water and set aside to chill. Place honey and all but one berry in a cocktail shaker and, using a muddler, gently crush the berries to release their juices.
    Add the vodka, pomegranate liqueur, and juice and fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes (not the crushed ice). Close and shake until well chilled and shaker is frosted, about 10 to 20 shakes.
  3. Serve The Bramble: Empty old-fashioned glass and fill with crushed ice. Strain cocktail over crushed ice, skewer remaining berry on a rosemary sprig, garnish drink, and serve.

More Gin Cocktails To Try

If you’re a fan of gin, make sure to also try these gin cocktail recipes:

Now, go stock up on all your cooking essentials, then head into the kitchen, make this, and share it with us by tagging @saltandwind and #swsociety on social!

Pomegranate Blackberry Bramble Cocktail Recipe

Pomegranate Blackberry Bramble Cocktail Recipe

Here the classic Bramble cocktail gets a twist with this Pomegranate Blackberry Bramble Cocktail recipe with hopes that it will get more appreciation.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 324 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Ice
  • 6 large fresh blackberries
  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka
  • 1 1/2 ounces Pama pomegranate liqueur
  • 1/2 ounce honey or simple syrup
  • 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Make The Crushed Ice: Wrap a few handfuls of ice cubes in a clean towel or ice crusher bag and, using a mallet, rolling pin, or muddler, tap until all the ice is broken up and crushed (you want a mix of ice sizes from pea-sized to snowlike).
  • Shake The Cocktail: Fill an old-fashioned glass halfway with ice (not the crushed ice) and water and set aside to chill. Place honey and all but one berry in a cocktail shaker and, using a muddler, gently crush the berries to release their juices.
    Add the vodka, pomegranate liqueur, and juice and fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes (not the crushed ice). Close and shake until well chilled and shaker is frosted, about 10 to 20 shakes.
  • Serve The Bramble: Empty old-fashioned glass and fill with crushed ice. Strain cocktail over crushed ice, skewer remaining berry on a rosemary sprig, garnish drink, and serve.

PERSONAL NOTES

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 33IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword Aperitivo, Cocktail hour, Fancy drink, happy hour
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