Cherry Bramble

The Cherry Bramble is a vibrant riff on the classic Bramble — an easy gin cocktail that layers bright citrus with a berry cascade. Built with Humdinger Dry Gin, fresh lemon, a splash of soda, and a float of Humdinger Cherry Gin Liqueur, it’s crisp, fruity, and perfect for summer sipping.

Cocktail Ingredients

• 45ml Humdinger Dry Gin
• 20ml fresh lemon juice
• 20ml simple syrup
• 20ml Humdinger Cherry Gin Liqueur
• 90ml soda water
• Maraschino cherry to garnish

Cocktail Method

1. Add the dry gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water to a glass with ice, and stir until well chilled.
2. Gently pour the Cherry Gin Liqueur over the top so it trickles through the ice like a bramble.
3. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Flavour Profile

Fresh lemon brightness meets juniper from the gin, rounded by gentle sweetness. The float of cherry liqueur adds juicy red-fruit depth, while soda water keeps the finish light and refreshing.

A Little History

The original Bramble was created in London in the 1980s and traditionally uses blackberry liqueur over a gin sour on crushed ice. This cherry-led New Zealand twist keeps the look and layering of the classic while delivering a brighter, fruit-forward profile.

Variations

• Classic Blackberry Bramble: Swap the cherry liqueur for crème de mûre and use crushed ice for a traditional look.
• Sloe Bramble: Float Humdinger Sloe Gin instead of cherry liqueur for rich plum notes.
• Raspberry Bramble: Use raspberry liqueur or muddle fresh raspberries before adding ice.
• Barrel Bramble: Build with Humdinger Bourbon Barrel Aged Gin for vanilla and warm spice.

Serving Tip

Crushed ice gives a classic bramble texture and helps the liqueur cascade beautifully. Adjust sweetness to taste by tweaking the simple syrup, and add a lemon wheel if you prefer a zesty aroma.

Mix yours with Humdinger Dry Gin or Humdinger Cherry Gin Liqueur