Recipes for bramble, kremlin colonel, rusty nail, dark n stormy
1. Bramble
A modern classic created in the 1980s by Dick Bradsell. It is a fruity, sharp, and refreshing gin cocktail.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz (60 ml) Gin
- 1 oz (30 ml) Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) Simple syrup
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) Crème de Mûre (blackberry liqueur)
Instructions:
- Add the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well and strain into a glass filled with crushed ice.
- Slowly pour the Crème de Mûre over the top of the drink so it bleeds down through the ice.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and fresh blackberries.
2. Kremlin Colonel
A twist on the classic Cuba Libre (Rum & Coke), swapping the spirit for vodka to give it a Russian spin.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz (60 ml) Vodka
- 4–5 oz (120–150 ml) Coca-Cola
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) Fresh lime juice
Instructions:
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in the vodka and fresh lime juice.
- Top with Coca-Cola.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Squeeze the lime wedge over the drink and drop it into the glass.
3. Rusty Nail
A sophisticated, slow-sipping drink known for its strong, smoky flavor profile.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz (45 ml) Blended Scotch Whisky
- 0.75 oz (22 ml) Drambuie (Scotch honey liqueur)
Instructions:
- Add the Scotch and Drambuie to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir for about 30 seconds to chill.
- Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
4. Dark ‘n’ Stormy
The national drink of Bermuda. It is a highball cocktail famous for its spicy ginger kick and dark rum depth.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz (60 ml) Dark Rum (Gosling’s Black Seal is traditional)
- 4–5 oz (120–150 ml) Ginger Beer (must be spicy)
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) Fresh lime juice
Instructions:
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in the ginger beer first.
- Slowly float the dark rum on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon.
- Squeeze the lime wedge into the drink and drop it in.
- Stir gently before drinking.