Not at all. Gin gimlets are lovely.

Some people put in too much of the sweetened lime juice, though, don't you think? You only need a little bit. What proportions do you use, or do you just eyeball it?

I like Brambles, also.

The "Original" Bramble Recipe.

Created by Dick Bradsell

1 ½ shots Plymouth Gin
¾ shot fresh lemon juice
½ shot sugar syrup
¾ Crème de Mûre (blackberry liqueur)


Build over crushed ice, in a whisky glass. Stir, then slowly pour in the crème de mûre ; garnish with a lemon slice and two raspberries.

I've seen variations that use sweetened lime juice in place of the lemon juice and sugar syrup, or just sub lime for lemon juice. Some people use a blackberry for garnish, and you could sub Crème de Cassis (black currant) for the Crème de Mûre.