Whilst on a walk by the Quayside in Newcastle I notices an area full of blackberries and elderberries, I pulled out a couple of poo bags and started foraging. Like with most things that have been around forever, there are many, many recipes on the web for Blackberry Liqueur/Crème de Mûre and each one has the “right” way to make it and they can vary quite significantly. Cooking the mixture will help the sugars dissolve and bring out the flavour – you could definitely try without the cooking step, although you may want to use a simple syrup in place of sugar as it may not dissolve well without cooking and you certainly don’t want a grainy texture!

de Mûre Blackberry Liqueur (Sugar Free) - A Full Living Crème de Mûre Blackberry Liqueur (Sugar Free) - A Full Living

I love to make a couple batches of this Crème de Mûre recipe in late February, that way it’s ready for me to drink on the better days in April!As a former bartender instructor, he's spent years perfecting his craft and taught many students the art of making cocktails like a pro. The Classic Bramble Cocktail is a modern gin-based cocktail that is a must-try for any cocktail enthusiast. It is 17% ABV (alcohol by volume), so it has a relatively low alcohol level, similar to most sweet liqueurs. Limoncello is made just from the rind, vodka and sugar, and the cranberry liqueur is made combining chopped berries with vodka and sugar. Isn’t it better to extract the flawor to cook everything together and than strain it before storing it?

Blackberry Liqueur (Crème de Mûre) Recipe - A Tipsy Giraffe

Apparently Dick wanted to create a cocktail in honor of his memories of blackberry picking as a child.The sugar in this recipe helps bring out the juice of the berries, and helps add a touch of sweetness to the recipe so it isn’t too tart. The Bramble has solidified itself as a modern classic and made the list of International Bartender Association’s IBA official cocktails, meaning that it has an “official” definition.