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Raspberry Peach Bramble

July 24, 2019 by Jane Coupland 2 Comments

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This Raspberry Peach Bramble is a fun summer twist on the classic Bramble cocktail. Sweet, yet sour, with delicious summer flavours, this cocktail is pretty to look at and particularly thirst-quenching on a hot evening.

Raspberry Peach Bramble Cocktail garnished with mint & peach
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There are few things I enjoy more in the heat of summer than spending a lazy Saturday afternoon and evening at home, meandering the time away in the garden. When I say in the garden I confess that I do mean book in hand, rather than gardening spade in hand. I have the least green fingers around and can kill all plant gifts within a week or two of receiving them. I’ll usually be the one on drinks duty though, as the day turns to evening.

An early evening cocktail is a true pleasure of mine. A cocktail that is well thought out. A little different to the norm. One that demands to be lingered over.  

This raspberry peach bramble is my summer 2019 offering. It’s a modern twist on a classic and I’m all for one of those. I’ve just made a couple of swaps to the base recipe and managed to weave the famed peach melba duo of fruits into this libation.

Expect lively sweet & sour notes to tantalise your tastebuds as you sip upon this drink. 

creme de framboise poured over a raspberry peach bramble cocktail

What is a Classic Bramble?

The Bramble is a relatively young cocktail, having been created in London in the 1980’s. This cocktail proved a hit and swiftly gained status as a classic cocktail, despite its youth.

The classic Bramble is a very quick and simple drink to prepare. Simply shake lemon juice, gin and sugar syrup together in a cocktail shaker, pour over crushed ice and dribble a little Crème de Mûre (blackberry liqueur) over the top. This liqueur cascades down through the ice adding an eye-catching sense of drama to the drink along with a sweet, jammy and fruity buzz that works in harmony with the tangy lemon juice.

For variation, use lime instead of lemon juice for a subtle change. Another common twist is to use Crème de Cassis instead of Crème de Mure.

My summer bramble requires 2 simple changes. First of all, the sugar cane syrup is replaced by homemade peach syrup. Secondly, Crème de Framboise takes the place of the Crème de Mûre. These changes lift the classic cocktail into fresh, summertime territory.

homemade peach syrup in a glass bottle

How to Make Peach Syrup

Making your own peach syrup couldn’t be simpler:

  • Remove the stone from the peach and chop the flesh into small chunks (approx ½ cm)
  • Put the water, sugar, peach and lemon juice into a pan and cook over a moderate heat for 10-12 minutes until the peach is very soft
  • Squash the soft peach using the back of a wooden spoon (or a cocktail muddler) to extract the juice and set the pan aside to cool down for around 30 minutes
step by step process for making peach syrup

I like to pass my syrup through a nut milk bag to ensure I get a pure syrup without any fruit pulp. Filter paper works fine for this final step too.

Store the peach syrup for up to 3 weeks in the fridge in a sealed bottle.  Try serving it with water (still or sparkling) or lemonade for an alcohol-free treat everybody can enjoy.

a glass of peach syrup topped up with water with fresh peach and mint

Making the Raspberry Peach Bramble is as straightforward as making the original. I recommend garnishing it with a sprig of mint plus a few chunks of fresh peach or a raspberry.

Close up of a raspberry peach bramble cocktail

Looking for more summer cocktail recipes? How about:

  • Chilli Mango Punch (Video)
  • Blackcurrant Mojito with Vanilla
  • Frozen Gin & Tonic with Raspberries & Mint
  • Violet daiquiri

And you’ll be pleased to hear that I’ve got a Winter Bramble too. It’s full of warming spice and demerara sugar. Don’t miss it.

A summer twist on the gin bramble made with raspberry and peach

Raspberry Peach Bramble (& Peach Syrup)

Jane Coupland
Try this delicious fruity spin on the classic Bramble cocktail. Peach syrup and Crème de Framboise make for a delightful Peach Melba themed cocktail. Bonus – the peach syrup is great paired with water or lemonade
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Alcoholic Drink, Cocktail
Cuisine: Worldwide
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
cooling: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 1
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Ingredients

For the Peach syrup (makes approx 180ml/ ⅔ cup)

  • 100 ml/ 3 ½ fl oz Water
  • 100 g/ ½ cup Granulated sugar (or caster)
  • 1 Peach (approx 200g/ 7oz)
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice

For the Raspberry Peach Bramble

  • 30 ml/ 1 fl oz Lemon juice
  • 15 ml/ ½ fl oz Peach syrup
  • 45 ml/ 1 ½ fl oz Gin
  • 2 teaspoon Crème de Framboise (raspberry liqueur)
  • Crushed Ice

For Garnish

  • Fresh peaches or raspberries
  • Mint sprig

Instructions

Make the peach syrup

  • Remove the stone from the peach and chop the flesh into small chunks (approx ½ cm)
  • Put the water, sugar, chopped peach and lemon juice into a pan and cook over a moderate heat for 10-12 minutes until the peach is very soft
  • Squash the soft peach using the back of a wooden spoon to extract the juice and set the pan aside to cool down for around 30 minutes
  • Strain the liquid and fruit through a fine-meshed sieve, pushing down using the back of a spoon. Discard the pulp
  • Optional: for a very clear liquid pass through filter paper or a nut bag
  • Store in a sealed bottle in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. Shake gently before use

Make the Bramble

  • Add 5 ice cubes to a cocktail shaker and pour in the lemon juice, syrup and gin. attach the top of the shaker and shake for 30 seconds
  • Decant into a tumbler piled high with crushed ice
  • Drizzle the Crème de Framboise over the drink and garnish with fresh peach or raspberries and a sprig of mint

Notes

The recipe makes around ⅔ cup of syrup – enough for approx 10 cocktails. It keeps for up to 3 weeks in the fridge but it can also be paired with water, sparkling water, lemonade or used in other cocktails.
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  1. Noelle

    August 06, 2019 at 2:27 am

    5 stars
    Delicious!! Love this drink, so sweet and refreshing

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  2. Chrysa

    August 05, 2019 at 10:03 pm

    5 stars
    How delicious! This is perfect for a hot summer evening.

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