The Bramble en Rose Cocktail
This fabulous 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!
Equipment
- Muddler
Ingredients
- 5 fresh blackberries, plus 3 for garnish
- 2 tablespoons St~Germain
- 4 tablespoons good 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.