Andre Derailleur
14th March at 08:51
A tasty drink, but the bramble changes the basil colour of a basil smash into something muddier, perhaps like a green smoothie.
12th June 2025 at 05:49
I agree with the others. I would reduce lemon juice and syrup. Portion doesn't seem right. 1/3 of the drink is lemon juice.
30th March 2025 at 16:52
That gin and basil go together is something we've known for a long time, but basil and blackberries? Yup, they really do! The blackberries actually go and elevate what could be considered as "off flavours" in regular basil smashes (like chlorophyll) and integrates it with the body of the cocktail. Certainly a good choice when you can't decide between the Bramble or a Basil Smash, that's for sure!
12th January 2025 at 20:55
Refreshing. The basil and creme de mure add some subtle complexity. Seems like a good option to be added to the list of "Summer" drinks here on DG.
13th January 2025 at 06:31
Thanks, Peter. I've tagged as a summer cocktail.
22nd March 2024 at 09:50
A sort of cross between a Bramble and a Basil Smash. I think I prefer either a Bramble or the Basil Smash but not both together.
16th July 2023 at 12:45
Maybe we have especially sour lemons, but I would cut the lemon at least ⅓.
13th March 2023 at 07:24
Great flavours but extremely sweet as written. I cut the syrup in half and reduced the lemon a little to compensate and it was lovely.
6th April 2022 at 00:06
Instead of simple syrup, I used half maple syrup and half elderflower syrup, for more complexity on the sweet side. This drink can also serve as base for a longer drink like a cooler, with added soda water.
10th November 2020 at 15:14
we really liked this, quite refreshing taste, how ever i would strongly recommend making your own sugar syrup, so as you can control how much sugar is used