Blackberry Bramble Cocktail

Directions

 

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Blackberry Bramble Cocktail ingredients in glass bowls on a marble surface
    Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

  2. Fill a double old-fashioned glass with ice.

    Blackberry Bramble Cocktail filling the glass with ice
    Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

  3. Muddle blackberries in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice; add gin or bourbon, lemon juice, blackberry liqueur, and simple syrup. Close shaker and shake vigorously 30 seconds or until well-chilled.

    Blackberry Bramble adding the cocktail ingredients to the shaker
    Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

  4. Strain drink into prepared glass.

    Blackberry Bramble Cocktail straining the drink from the cocktail shaker into the prepared glass
    Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

    If desired, top with sparkling water. Garnish with a lemon wheel and additional blackberries, if desired.

    Blackberry Bramble Cocktail in the glass to serve, garnished with a lemon slice and blackberries