With blackberries now in season and readily growing on the hedgerows we have designed a dessert that celebrate these sweet sharp berries. Modern research has highlighted the health benefits of blackberries, which are rich in vitamins, fibre, and antioxidants. This has increased their popularity as a superfood.
This is a twist on the Bramble Cocktail and can be used either as a dessert at a dinner party or as jelly shots with family and friends.
Ease of Making: Easy
Glass Type: Rocks Glass or Old Fashioned
Taste: Autumnal with citrus bringing the bright notes.
Garnish: Fresh Blackberries
Recipe:
- 100ml of Great Bustard Gin
- 400ml of Sparkling Rose
- 300g of Blackberries
- 150ml double cream
- 60g caster sugar
- 2tbsp of icing sugar
- 1 Lime (zest and juice)
- 1 sachet of gelatine
Method:
- Place 12 blackberries to the side, these will be used in the jelly and to garnish.
- Place caster sugar, 400ml of rose, lime zest, remaining blackberries into a pan and bring to the boil, allow the blackberries to break down.
- As the blackberries start breaking down, turn heat down and add the gin and gelatine. Stir to dissolve the gelatine and take off the heat.
- Strain the liquid through a fine sieve to remove the pulp and into a 1L measuring jug.
- Top the liquid up to 600ml using your sparkling rose and add the lime juice.
- Split the jelly between your glassware or into a cube jelly tray.
- Place a couple of blackberries into the jelly.
- Place into the fridge and chill.
- Once set, mix the cream with the icing sugar and pour across the tops of the jelly and allow to set.
Variations:
- Use Chambord (Raspberry)
- Use Crème de cassis (Blackcurrant)
