Continuing on with our cool cocktail series, I offer you a Blackberry Bramble Crush. Say hello to a seriously tasty and refreshing cocktail. The spice of the ginger, the tang of lemon, and the sweetness of berries and herbal syrup make this easy drink seem quite impressive. I don’t often use Chambord, but it is truly a perfect addition to this cold treat. I hope it has you crushing!
Blackberry Bramble Crush
A totally refreshing, farmers' market inspired blackberry cocktail. So fresh and flavorful!
Author: Crystal Cartier
Recipe type: Drinks
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Ingredients
- 4 whole blackberries
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon basil simple syrup
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 ounce Chambord
- 2 ounces vodka
Instructions
- Muddle/smash blackberries, lemon juice, basil simple syrup and ginger in a cocktail shaker.
- Add Chambord, vodka and ice and shake the bejeezus out of it.
- Strain into a glass of crushed ice. Garnish with a blackberry.
basil simple syrup:
- Use a 1:1 ratio of sugar to water accounting for the number of cocktails you plan to make. Add several (I used 10 leaves for ½ cup of sugar) torn basil leaves. Tearing the leaves help release the oils that are responsible for the fragrance and flavor of the herb.
- Heat in a pan to a rolling boil until sugar fully dissolves. Steep for 3 hours and store in the fridge.
ENJOY!!!
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