I love a great cocktail and this Chambord Bramble Cocktail has been a very popular classic Bramble that we have made many times. You can serve this up in a rock glass or a martini glass as we like to serve it. We also have for you a Chambord Frozen Lemonade, or a Lemon Cherry Martini both are perfectly sweet-tart and delicious!
This Bramble cocktail recipe has simple ingredients like gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with the addition of Chambord instead of blackberry liqueur to make it that lovely red color. The Bramble cocktail has come to the forefront again as a modern classic and one that you will be sure to love. If you love lemonade then also try our Raspberry Lemonade!
This cocktail makes you feel special when you are drinking it, like a celebration and is perfect for so many holidays like Valentine’s Day or Christmas. It really was created though as a spring libation but can clearly go right into a refreshing summer cocktail too.
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Fairly simple ingredients, even the Chambord, which is an all-natural raspberry/blackberry liqueur, is readily available in most liquor stores. Chambord is produced in the Loire Valley, south of Paris, France.
Chambord, if you have not tried it, is a lovely liqueur that is bursting with fresh fruit flavor and is lush and sweet. The raspberries and blackberries are added to the cognac and French spirits base.
How to Make a Chambord Bramble Cocktail
Make a simple syrup of a one-to-one basis of water and sugar. Like one cup of water to one cup of sugar or however many cocktails, you plan on making.
Have ready your fruits and all equipment to assemble your cocktail quickly. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the gin, lemon juice, Chambord, and sugar syrup. Shake for 30 seconds.
Strain into a martini glass or serve on ice in a rocks glass with crushed ice. Float in raspberries, fresh or frozen, or serve on a pick. You can also garnish with a lemon slice if you like too.
You can substitute Creme de Mure (blackberry liqueur) or Creme de Cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) that are traditionally used along with the Chambord.
Who Invented the Bramble Cocktail?
The Bramble is a cocktail created by bartender Dick Bradsell. It was invented in the 1980s in London, England. It is truly a spring cocktail. He also suggested adding fresh fruits to the cocktail and a slice of lemon like I suggested.
The Bramble’s close cousin would be a Gin Sour or Gin Fix.
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Chambord Bramble Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz. gin red gin or regular gin
- 1/2 oz. Chambord
- 1 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz. simple syrup 1:1 combo of water and sugar, simmered to dissolve the sugar and then cooled.
- Fresh or frozen raspberries
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add in the gin, Chambord, lemon juice and simple syrup. Shake for 30 seconds.
Strain into a martini glass or serve on ice in a rocks glass. Float in raspberries, fresh or frozen or serve on a pick.
Comments & Reviews
Allison says
Very good! I’m allergic to gin so switched it with vodka, added a bit extra Chambord and a little more simple syrup because I like things on the sweeter side. Tastes like black raspberry lemonade! Definitely going to make it again. Thanks for the recipe!
Tara Noland says
So glad you enjoyed it, thanks for taking the time to tell me.
Andre says
It is delicious. Very discreet yet flavorful. Love it.
Thank you for sharing.
Tara Noland says
So glad you enjoyed this recipe. Cheers!!
Mary Ann Kelly says
I was looking for a cocktail to try using Chambord and I followed this recipe exactly as written and I have to say my Chambord Brumble is anything but pink. Anyone else have that experience? I will add that the raspberries add a bit of color by reflecting off the glass, but it is not a pink cocktail.
Tara Noland says
Sometimes I use a red gin and it is a much redder color but you can use either and just as delicious!!
Daniel says
I had the same exact thing happen and was very confused, it was much more of a muddy yellow that was tinted red, a very ugly color lol. I’m guessing the picture of this cocktail used red gin. I upped the chambord to 1 oz and the chambord to 2oz, and added 1/2 oz of cranberry juice and it came out delicious and red!
Tara Noland says
Yes, to get the real red color you have to use red gin, which is noted in the recipe card. Cheers!!
Alan says
I found this recipe out of desperation. I needed a cocktail that used gin and Chambord because I was out of everything else. I searched in Google for these ingredients and this recipe came up. Coincidentally we had just picked raspberries that day and I already had lemons and simple syrup.
This recipe proved to be quite good, and I’ve passed it on to a few people. It has been a hit at several gatherings. Cheers!
Tara Noland says
Hi Alan, I am so glad I helped you out! Seems like it was the perfect match for what you had on hand. So glad you and your friends are enjoying it. Funny just two days ago I came across that recipe too and thought that it would be great for the holidays also!
Toni says
This is such a gorgeous drink!! I love it!
Catalina says
This cocktail looks heavenly! So perfect for our relaxing evenings!
Jill Nunn says
This looks and sounds amazing! I love raspberries!
Brianne says
That looks as beautiful as it sounds tasty! I have to give this a try. I love the flavors.