Official spec
- Vodka25 ml
- Lemon juice25 ml
- Crème de cassis15 ml
- Simple syrup10 ml
- Sparkling wine to top
Method
Shake all ingredients except the sparkling wine with ice in a shaker and strain into a chilled highball glass filled with ice. Top with the sparkling wine.
Garnish
Blackberries and, if you like, a lemon wheel.
History
It is one of the creations of Dick Bradsell, a central bartender of the London cocktail scene in the 1980s and also the creator of the Espresso Martini and the Bramble. The recipe combines vodka, crème de cassis, lemon juice and simple syrup and is topped with sparkling wine.
Sources: official IBA spec.
Flavor
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Pairs with
brunch · desserts · bar snacks and charcuterie · fried food
Acidity and bubbles clean the palate after rich, fatty dishes.