Berry Bramble Sling

Highballs & Collinses May 07, 2026

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A photo of the Berry Bramble Sling cocktail containing Beefeater London Dry Gin, Hayman's Sloe Gin, Freshly squeezed lemon juice, Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne), Club soda, Combier Crème de Mûre Blackberry Liqueur in a Sling.

Other Ingredients

  • 1.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 0.50 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
  • Top up with Club soda

Directions

  • Add ice to shaker
  • Shake first four ingredients with ice
  • Strain into sling glass filled with crushed ice
  • Top with soda
  • Drizzle blackberry liqueur over drink
  • Garnish with lemon slice and seasonal berries
  • Serve with straws

Cocktail Description

The Berry Bramble Sling takes everything wonderful about a classic gin bramble and stretches it tall, turning it into a refreshing sipper that's perfect for lazy afternoons.

This drink starts with a solid gin foundation—Beefeater provides the juniper backbone while Hayman's sloe gin adds a subtle sweetness and berry depth. Fresh lemon juice and cane syrup create that essential sweet-tart balance, topped with club soda for effervescence and finished with a dramatic drizzle of Combier blackberry liqueur that cascades through the crushed ice like a fruity sunset. The result tastes bright and berry-forward with botanical notes dancing underneath, refreshing without being cloying. It's an easy build that looks more complicated than it actually is—just shake, strain, top, and drizzle—making it accessible for home bartenders who want to impress without breaking a sweat. Serve this at garden parties, weekend brunches, or any time the weather calls for something cool and fruity. The berry-forward profile pairs beautifully with light summer fare like grilled chicken salads, fresh goat cheese on crostini, or lemon tarts that echo the citrus in the glass.

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