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    Home » Mint Blackberry Bourbon Bramble

    May 4, 2020 Cocktails

    Mint Blackberry Bourbon Bramble

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    This post is sponsored by Woodford Reserve. All opinions are my own, and I only work with brands I know and love.

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    Every year I love to make a refreshing bourbon cocktail to enjoy while watching all of the fancy big-name horse races. Last year, I celebrated with a classic Mint Julep, but this year I thought a hybrid creation would be fun: a minty blackberry bourbon bramble. It has all the minty goodness of a julep, with a little bit of fruit and citrus to balance the bourbon and keep things light.

    blackberry bourbon bramble

    What exactly is a bramble though?

    Traditionally, a bramble is a cocktail made with lemon juice, fruit, a little something sweet ( simple syrup or sugar ), and gin.

    My version subs out bourbon for the gin, but you could definitely make this cocktail with gin if that's what you prefer. I like how the heat of the whiskey mixes with the citrus and sweetness of this drink to give a nice balance.

    how to make a bramble

    Where can I find the Woodford Mint Julep Cocktail Syrup?

    Many local liquor stores carry it in their mixer sections! If you can't find it there, you can also order it online.

    If you end up not being able to find it at all, you can make it at home by creating a Demerara sugar simple syrup with fresh mint leaves. Strain the leaves from the syrup and proceed as usual.

    bourbon bramble

    This bourbon cocktail is a great way to ease non-bourbon drinkers into the world of whiskey. If you previously thought you didn't like bourbon, try mixing it with any citrusy type base. You'll be surprised by how lovely a combination it is!

    blackberry bramble from above

    Love Bourbon Cocktails? You might also like these favorites:

    • Classic Mint Julep
    • New York Sour
    • Bourbon Tasting with Cheese and Chocolate
    blackberry bourbon bramble

    Mint Blackberry Bourbon Bramble

    A refreshing bourbon cocktail perfect for porch sipping or watching a horse race
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Course: Cocktail
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: bramble
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Total Time: 2 minutes
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Author: Marianne

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces Woodford Reserve Bourbon
    • 1 ounce Woodford Reserve Mint Julep Cocktail Syrup
    • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
    • 5 blackberries

    Equipment

    • Cocktail Shaker

    Instructions

    • Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add all ingredients for the cocktail. Shake vigorously until the blackberries are combined with the liquids. Strain into an ice filled rocks or julep glass.
      Garnish with a lemon twist, fresh mint, and a blackberry
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