Passion Fruit Bramble Cocktail Recipe

The Passion Fruit Bramble is a tropical twist on the classic Bramble cocktail, which was first created in London in the 1980s by bartender Dick Bradsell. The original Bramble is a gin-based cocktail that has a fruity and refreshing flavor, making it a popular choice for summer. The Passion Fruit Bramble takes this classic to a new level by adding the exotic flavor of passion fruit. It's a great choice for those who enjoy fruity and tropical cocktails.

The Passion Fruit Bramble is a delightful mix of sweet, sour, and slightly bitter flavors. The sweetness of the passion fruit and simple syrup is balanced by the tartness of the lemon juice, while the gin adds a subtle bitterness that complements the fruitiness of the cocktail. It's a refreshing and invigorating drink that leaves a pleasant aftertaste.

• The Passion Fruit Bramble is a variation of the classic Bramble, which was created in the 1980s.
• The cocktail gets its name from the blackberry liqueur (or 'bramble') used in the original recipe.
• Despite its tropical flavor, the Passion Fruit Bramble is actually a British invention.

1. Fill a glass with crushed ice.
2. In a shaker, combine the gin, passion fruit puree, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Shake well.
3. Strain the mixture into the glass over the ice.
4. Drizzle the blackberry liqueur over the top.
5. Garnish with fresh blackberries.

• Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
• If you like your cocktails sweeter, you can add more simple syrup.
• For a fun twist, try using a flavored gin.

Seafood

Grilled prawns or lobster tails would provide a sweet and succulent contrast to the tartness of the lemon juice and the sweetness of the passion fruit and blackberry liqueur.

Spicy Dishes

A spicy Thai green curry or szechuan chicken could create a delightful balance with the refreshing nature of this cocktail, which can cool down the palate.

Cheese Platters

A platter with a mix of cheeses - think goat cheese, brie, and blue cheese - would complement the botanical notes of the gin and the fruitiness of the cocktail.

• If you can't find passion fruit puree, you can substitute it with another tropical fruit puree like mango or pineapple.
• If you don't have blackberry liqueur, you can use creme de cassis or Chambord.

Passion Mint Bramble

Switch the blackberry liqueur for Créme de Menthe and add a few mint leaves to the shaker. This twist feels like a tropical breeze took a detour through an herb garden. Refreshing and aromatic!

Tropical Bramble

Use rum instead of gin and a splash of coconut cream. It's like your Passion Fruit Bramble went on a Caribbean holiday and sent you a postcard in a glass. *

Berry Citrus Bramble

Replace half the passion fruit puree with raspberry puree and replace the simple syrup with agave nectar. It's a dance between tart and sweet—like a salsa dance between fruits. Your taste buds won't know what hit them—but in a good way.