Cocktails with Crème de Mûre
Crème de mûre is a sweet blackberry liqueur used in the Bramble cocktail. Its deep purple color and ripe berry flavor add drama to drinks.
No Crème de Mûre? What to use instead
- Type
- Liqueur
- Strength
- 16–20% ABV
- Aroma
- Blackberry, Ripe berry, Jammy, Sweet
- Taste
- Sweet blackberry, Tart, Berry, Fruity
- Finish
- Berry, Sweet, Slightly tart
3 drinks with Crème de Mûre
History
Blackberry liqueurs have been made in France for centuries, but crème de mûre gained fame through Dick Bradsell's Bramble cocktail in 1980s London. The Bramble revived interest in berry liqueurs among craft bartenders.
How it’s made
Made by macerating ripe blackberries in neutral spirit and sweetening with sugar. Quality versions use real fruit rather than artificial flavoring. The deep color comes naturally from the berries.
Bottles to try
Giffard Mûre SauvageMid-range
Wild blackberry liqueur with intense, natural fruit character.
Bols Crème de MûresBudget
Dutch blackberry liqueur, reliable and widely available.
Joseph Cartron MûreMid-range
Premium French blackberry with balanced sweetness.
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