Basil Bramble Sling
Muddle; Shake ∙ 4 min ∙ 15.2% ABV ∙
The Basil Bramble Sling is a long gin sour of muddled basil, London dry gin, fresh lemon, sugar syrup and Crème de Mûre, served over ice in a sling glass.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- In the base of the shaker, muddle: Fresh basil leaves 7 pcs
- Add the remaining ingredients: London dry gin 60 mlLemon juice 45 mlSugar syrup 15 mlCrème de Mûre liqueur 15 ml
- Shake with ice
- Strain into the ice-filled glass
- Garnish with a mint sprig and serve with a straw
Tips
- Press the seven basil leaves gently before anything else goes in; grind them hard and the drink turns bitter and murky.
- Strain over fresh ice in the sling glass. The Crème de Mûre goes into the shaker rather than being drizzled on top, so the color runs evenly through the drink.
History
The Basil Bramble Sling is a documented variation on the Bramble, the modern classic gin sour that bartender Dick Bradsell created in the mid-1980s at Fred's Club in Soho, London, built with sugar syrup and finished with crème de mûre. It was created in 2003 by bartender Alexandra Fiot at the Lonsdale House bar in London, adding muddled fresh basil to the Bramble formula for an herbal edge. The result sits in the basil-forward style of drinks such as the Gin Basil Smash.
FAQ
What is in a Basil Bramble Sling?
Seven fresh basil leaves, 60 ml London dry gin, 45 ml lemon juice, 15 ml sugar syrup and 15 ml Crème de Mûre (blackberry liqueur). The basil is muddled in the shaker, not just used as a garnish.
Is a Basil Bramble Sling shaken or stirred?
Shaken. The muddled basil and lemon juice need a hard shake to mix in and chill quickly; a stir would not do it.
What glass is a Basil Bramble Sling served in?
A sling glass, a tall glass like a highball, filled with ice and served with a mint sprig and a straw.
Is a Basil Bramble Sling a strong cocktail?
Moderately, at about 15.2% ABV: well below spirit-forward drinks, with 60 ml of gin stretched by lemon, syrup and ice.
