This festive cocktail cracker comes courtesy of Jack Lawless, head barman of the award-winning Gentleman & Scholar

Don’t know about you but we’re looking for something a bit special to add to the alcoholic mix this Christmas. And we think we’ve found just the thing – the Bramble. This festival tipple comes from Jack Lawless, head barman at the award-winning Gentleman & Scholar bar at Birmingham’s Hyatt Regency. The Bramble looks and tastes awesome – try it yourself and you’ll see what we mean. As always, enjoy responsibly.

ALL YOU NEED TO MIX IT UP BEAUTIFULLY

INGREDIENTS:

• 25ml fresh lemon juice
• 50ml gin
• 15ml sugar syrup
• Crème de cassis
• Lemon, blackberries and raspberries for garnish

METHOD:

Add the lemon juice, gin and sugar syrup to a glass.

Fill with ice and shake.

Strain mixture into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.

Top with crème de cassis.

Garnish with lemon, blackberries and raspberries.