Bramble Royale
A Bramble topped with Champagne. Berry-dark and fizzy.
Shaken · Champagne flute · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 13% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Gin
- 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 10 ml Sugar syrup
- 10 ml Crème de mûre (blackberry)
- 60 ml Champagne or sparkling wine
- Blackberry (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml gin into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- Pour 10 ml sugar syrup into the shaker
- Pour 10 ml crème de mûre (blackberry) into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Top with 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine
- Garnish
About the Bramble Royale
The sparkling family. Champagne cocktails go back to Jerry Thomas's 1862 book, where a sugar cube and bitters were dropped into a glass of sparkling wine. The French 75, the Kir Royale and the Bellini, created in Venice in the 1940s, made sparkling drinks the symbol of celebration.
Bramble Royale FAQ
What's in a Bramble Royale?
30 ml gin, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, 10 ml sugar syrup, 10 ml crème de mûre (blackberry), 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine, garnished with blackberry.
How strong is a Bramble Royale?
About 13% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.6 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Bramble Royale?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Bramble Royale in?
A champagne flute, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No champagne flute? Use a small wine glass.
