We’ve gone off the deep end with shrubs. I’ve talked about this once already, and now we’ve got about six in the refrigerator, with many more on the way. They really are lovely with just ice and sparkling water, but it’s Friday, and we’d like a little something that’s appropriate for happy hour.
So here we present you with a Shrub Bramble, which lends itself to being called a “Shramble” if you like silly names. This recipe replaces the lemon juice that is normally in a Bramble with a lemon shrub. The shrub we used is mostly lemon with bit of lime and uses white wine vinegar, which is subtle and allows the citrus to shine though. Like any shrub in a cocktail, this lemon adds a depth and complexity to one of the main flavors.
The Bramble has a whole history that goes along with it, that I won’t do justice if I attempt to recount. If you want more info, check out the explanation from the guys at Gin Foundry and Dillford’s Guide. We started with the Dillford’s recipe and adjusted to our taste.
With that said, drink up!
Ingredients
- - 60ml (2 oz) Corpen Gin
- - 20-30ml (1 oz) Lemon Shrub (use your judgment based on how strong/bitter your shrub is)
- - 15ml (1/2 oz) Simple Syrup
- - 15ml (1/2 oz) Crème de Mûre or Crème de Cassis
Instructions
- Add gin, lemon shrub and simple syrup to a shaker full of ice.
- Shake until cold
- Fill old fashioned glass with crushed ice
- Pour contents of shaker over ice
- Retop with crushed ice and drizzle with crème de mûre or crème de cassis
- Garnish with a lemon wedge, blackberry and/or mint sprig.
Notes
- Every shrub is a little different, feel free to tone up and the shrub and tone down the simple syrup for more bitterness.
