Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
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The first and last time I made this was for a Clarified Long Island Iced Tea, and I actually didn’t try the clear Coke on its own—so I had no idea if it was worth the effort. The cocktail turned out well, but since there’s so little Coke in it, it was hard to tell if the milk-washed Coke itself was any good.
Long story short: it works, but it ends up a little flat and dull. So overall, not really worth the effort—but it was a fun experiment. Cheers!
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It’s World Gin Day my friends so we’re celebrating with @empress1908gin with not one, but three versions of the Bramble, each one crafted to highlight the unique character of a different Empress Gin expression. Whether you’re into classic, vibrant, or floral, there’s a Bramble here for you.
Same template, three styles. Which one’s calling your name?
1. Classic Bramble (Empress Indigo Gin)
2 oz Empress Indigo Gin
0.75 oz lemon juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
0.5 oz crème de mûre (float)
Shake gin, lemon, and syrup with ice. Strain over crushed ice. Float the crème de mûre and garnish with a blackberry and lemon wheel.
2. Blackcurrant & Cucumber Bramble (Empress Cucumber Lemon Gin)
2 oz Empress Cucumber Lemon Gin
0.75 oz lemon juice
0.5 oz lemongrass-infused syrup
0.5 oz blackcurrant liqueur (float)
Shake gin, lemon, and syrup with ice. Strain over crushed ice. Float the blackcurrant liqueur. Garnish with cucumber ribbon and blackcurrants if you have them.
3. Cherry & Pink Pepper Bramble (Empress Elderflower Rose Gin)
2 oz Empress Elderflower Rose Gin
0.75 oz lemon juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
0.5 oz cherry pink peppercorn liqueur (float)
Shake gin, lemon, and syrup with ice. Strain over crushed ice. Float the cherry-pink pepper liqueur. Garnish with a cherry and pink peppercorns.
Cherry & Pink Peppercorn Liqueur Recipe
Ingredients:
• 500g fresh pitted cherries
• 20g crushed blanched almonds
• 2 tsp pink peppercorns
• 500 ml vodka
Method:
1. Add all ingredients to a sous-vide bag and seal.
2. Cook in a hot water bath at 65 °C (149 °F) for 2 hours.
3. Chill the bag quickly in an ice bath.
4. Strain through cheesecloth, then a coffee filter for clarity.
5. For every 450 ml of strained liquid, add:
• 150g sugar
• 3 oz Amarena cherry syrup (from the jar!)
6. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then bottle it up.
Let me know which one you’d reach for first. Cheers to flavor, friends, and Empress Gin.
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The first and last time I made this was for a Clarified Long Island Iced Tea, and I actually didn’t try the clear Coke on its own—so I had no idea if it was worth the effort. The cocktail turned out well, but since there’s so little Coke in it, it was hard to tell if the milk-washed Coke itself was any good.
Long story short: it works, but it ends up a little flat and dull. So overall, not really worth the effort—but it was a fun experiment. Cheers!
Follow Truffles On The Rocks on Instagram for more food and cocktail recipes
instagram.com/trufflesontherocks
MY CLEAR ICE MAKER ➡️ craftklaris.com/discount/TOTR10?redirect=/products/klaris-clear-ice-maker
DON'T FORGET THE PROMO CODE TOTR10 FOR YOUR 1O% DISCOUNT
SMOKE TOP
MIDDLETON MIXOLOGY SMOKE TOP middletonmixology.com/?ref=ebuynh0sfe
MY DAY TO DAY GLASSWARE
Nick & Nora geni.us/oainp8X
Coupette geni.us/uLWWm
Highball geni.us/HwRl
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
It’s World Gin Day my friends so we’re celebrating with @empress1908gin with not one, but three versions of the Bramble, each one crafted to highlight the unique character of a different Empress Gin expression. Whether you’re into classic, vibrant, or floral, there’s a Bramble here for you.
Same template, three styles. Which one’s calling your name?
1. Classic Bramble (Empress Indigo Gin)
2 oz Empress Indigo Gin
0.75 oz lemon juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
0.5 oz crème de mûre (float)
Shake gin, lemon, and syrup with ice. Strain over crushed ice. Float the crème de mûre and garnish with a blackberry and lemon wheel.
2. Blackcurrant & Cucumber Bramble (Empress Cucumber Lemon Gin)
2 oz Empress Cucumber Lemon Gin
0.75 oz lemon juice
0.5 oz lemongrass-infused syrup
0.5 oz blackcurrant liqueur (float)
Shake gin, lemon, and syrup with ice. Strain over crushed ice. Float the blackcurrant liqueur. Garnish with cucumber ribbon and blackcurrants if you have them.
3. Cherry & Pink Pepper Bramble (Empress Elderflower Rose Gin)
2 oz Empress Elderflower Rose Gin
0.75 oz lemon juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
0.5 oz cherry pink peppercorn liqueur (float)
Shake gin, lemon, and syrup with ice. Strain over crushed ice. Float the cherry-pink pepper liqueur. Garnish with a cherry and pink peppercorns.
Cherry & Pink Peppercorn Liqueur Recipe
Ingredients:
• 500g fresh pitted cherries
• 20g crushed blanched almonds
• 2 tsp pink peppercorns
• 500 ml vodka
Method:
1. Add all ingredients to a sous-vide bag and seal.
2. Cook in a hot water bath at 65 °C (149 °F) for 2 hours.
3. Chill the bag quickly in an ice bath.
4. Strain through cheesecloth, then a coffee filter for clarity.
5. For every 450 ml of strained liquid, add:
• 150g sugar
• 3 oz Amarena cherry syrup (from the jar!)
6. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then bottle it up.
Let me know which one you’d reach for first. Cheers to flavor, friends, and Empress Gin.
