Black Demure

The Bramble is a classic gin cocktail. Why not make it better with bourbon? The addition of Cointreau adds some subtle complement to an otherwise bold drink.

Original recipe can be found at https://www.liquor.com/recipes/the-black-demure/

In my opinion, the only shortcoming of this recipe is the over-reliance on lemon juice - an all-to-common flaw. And while we’re making adjustments, let’s up the blackberry as well.

Ingredients

• 2 oz high-rye bourbon, at least 90 proof

• 1/2 ounce fresh-squeezed lemon juice

• 3/8 ounce creme de mure

• 1/4 ounce Cointreau

• 1/4 ounce 2:1 demerara syrup

Add all of the ingredients and a few cubes of ice to a shaker and shake until the preferred dilution is reach. Strain over fresh ice.

Garnish with lemon wedge, blackberry. If feeling adventurous, add a few sprigs of mint.