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The Bramble en Rose Cocktail

This summer cocktail takes on a gorgeous hue thanks to the luscious blackberries muddled in the bottom of your glass. Add a pour of St-Germain with its floral notes and the smooth botanicals of a great gin plus a splash of fresh lemon juice, a touch of simple syrup to smooth things out. Then finish with a bit of bubbly to complete this spectacular drink!
Course Drinks
Servings 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Muddler

Ingredients
  

  • 5 fresh blackberries, plus 3 for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons St-Germain
  • 4 tablespoons good gin, preferably Plymouth Gin
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 to 1-½ tablespoons simple syrup, or to suit your taste
  • 2 tablespoons prosecco or sparkling wine
  • Ice

Instructions
 

  • Place 5 of the blackberries in the bottom of a cocktail glass. Using a muddler, crush the fruit.
  • Pour in the St-Germain, followed by the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup*.
  • Top with the prosecco.
  • Stir to blend and add ice, filling the glass.
  • Garnish with the remaining 3 blackberries on an hors d'oeuvre pick or skewer. Makes one cocktail.

Notes

To make a batch of simple syrup combine 3 cups of sugar with 2 cups of water in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep refrigerated.