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"The Blackbird takes its inspiration from the Bramble, a modern classic that combines gin, lemon and blackberry to create a subtly sweet and tangy smash-style cocktail.."
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Blackbird
The Blackbird is a harmonious marriage of a Bramble and a Mojito is Mixology Events’ homage to classic British spring-time flavours.
Method
Take your high-ball or large rocks glass and, using your jigger to measure, add the gin and sugar syrup to the glass.
Strip a large handful of mint leaves from their stems and clap them between the palms of your hands to release some of the oils before adding to the glass.
Fill the glass ⅔ with crushed ice and, using your bar spoon, churn the drink for 10-15 seconds to combine the ingredients and incorporate the ice.
Fill the glass with more crushed ice and pile some on top, forming it into a dome using your hand.
Drizzle the crème de mure over the crushed ice, and garnish with a mint sprig with some icing sugar dusted over it.
Serve and enjoy!
Equipment
Jigger/Measure
Bar Spoon
Mexican Elbow
Sugar Shaker/Duster
Crushed Ice
History
As a delicious and abundant fruit, native to the British Isles and ubiquitous in many other parts of the world, blackberries have been consumed in various forms for thousands of years. Startling evidence of this fact was recently found in the preserved body of a 2500 year old woman in Holland, who bore traces of the fruit in her stomach.
Historically, blackberries have been used for various dubious medicinal purposes. Whether any of these at all hold true or not we don’t know, but some uses of the plant have included: using the roots, which have been described as astringent, to treat intestinal problems such as dysentery and diarrhea, and event chewing the leaves and brewing the shoots into tea to treat mouth ailments such as bleeding gums and canker sores.
As this particular drink is a TT Liquor creation, no myths or legends exist.. yet.
This drink was created by Mixology Events’ head bartender and events manager, Jake Rogers, he had this to say about the cocktail’s creation:
“This is basically a cousin to its more famous cocktail relative, the Mojito. So its a long refreshing serve but has the addition of slightly autumnal creme de mure (blackberry liqueur) to give it that extra berry funk.”
Allergens
No common allergens to be found, although, since every body is different, we advise you check out this recipe's ingredients list just to be sure!Ingredients
50ml Gin
10ml Crème de Mure
25ml Lemon Juice
10ml Sugar Syrup
8-10 Mint Leaves
Mint Sprig for Garnish
Icing Sugar for Garnish (optional)
Times:
Prep: 2 Minutes
Make: 30 Seconds
Total: 2 Minutes and 30 Seconds
Calories:
170 Calories
Servings:
Serves 1
Method
Take your high-ball or large rocks glass and, using your jigger to measure, add the gin and sugar syrup to the glass.
Strip a large handful of mint leaves from their stems and clap them between the palms of your hands to release some of the oils before adding to the glass.
Fill the glass ⅔ with crushed ice and, using your bar spoon, churn the drink for 10-15 seconds to combine the ingredients and incorporate the ice.
Fill the glass with more crushed ice and pile some on top, forming it into a dome using your hand.
Drizzle the crème de mure over the crushed ice, and garnish with a mint sprig with some icing sugar dusted over it.
Serve and enjoy!
Equipment
Jigger/Measure
Bar Spoon
Mexican Elbow
Sugar Shaker/Duster
Crushed Ice
History
As a delicious and abundant fruit, native to the British Isles and ubiquitous in many other parts of the world, blackberries have been consumed in various forms for thousands of years. Startling evidence of this fact was recently found in the preserved body of a 2500 year old woman in Holland, who bore traces of the fruit in her stomach.
Historically, blackberries have been used for various dubious medicinal purposes. Whether any of these at all hold true or not we don’t know, but some uses of the plant have included: using the roots, which have been described as astringent, to treat intestinal problems such as dysentery and diarrhea, and event chewing the leaves and brewing the shoots into tea to treat mouth ailments such as bleeding gums and canker sores.
As this particular drink is a TT Liquor creation, no myths or legends exist.. yet.
This drink was created by Mixology Events’ head bartender and events manager, Jake Rogers, he had this to say about the cocktail’s creation:
“This is basically a cousin to its more famous cocktail relative, the Mojito. So its a long refreshing serve but has the addition of slightly autumnal creme de mure (blackberry liqueur) to give it that extra berry funk.”
Allergens
No common allergens to be found, although, since every body is different, we advise you check out this recipe's ingredients list just to be sure!Recommended
The Blackbird takes its inspiration from the Bramble, a modern classic that combines gin, lemon and blackberry to create a subtly sweet and tangy smash-style cocktail.
Our gentle spin on this gin drink has the simple addition of fresh mint and is served long. This classic combination of springtime flavours makes it a perfect choice for a spring or summer bar hire, it’s refreshing and easy to drink, with balance and some light complexity from the gin.
If you’re planning a gin-based menu, a drink like the Blackbird could be an excellent addition, thanks to its tall style it’s a lighter, lower ABV cocktail than many short, sour-style gin drinks but still uses ingredients that complement and highlight this versatile spirit. This makes the Blackbird the perfect choice to include on a menu featuring more heady gin classics like the Corpse Reviver No.2; a Harry Craddock creation featuring gin, lemon, triple sec, vermouth and absinthe, designed to banish a nasty hangover, or the Last Word; an equally delicious and dangerous mixture of gin, lime, maraschino liqueur and green Chartreuse.
For those looking to feature a lighter selection, some other refreshing gin drinks to serve alongside it include the classic Tom Collins; a simple fizz of gin, lemon, sugar and soda water, or its more extravagant cousin the French 75, which replaces the soda water with champagne or sparkling wine.
The Blackbird is a moreish and fruity cocktail that is guaranteed to please most guests and be a hit at any event but has enough balance and complexity to stand amongst a menu of refined classics as well.
If you’re thinking of serving the Blackbird at your bar hire and want to know more about what drinks you could feature alongside it, be sure to speak to your event organiser about your options or check out some other gin-based, spring-time and smash-style cocktails from our list.
