Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring for us this year, and Ray’s Restaurants has the perfect cocktail for the occasion.

The Bramble offers a fruity gin flavor that’s perfect for sipping on a balcony in the sunshine. You can grab one at one of Ray’s locations, or use the recipe below to make your own at home.

Keep scrolling for the full recipe.

The Bramble from Rays Restaurants (Rays Restaurants).
The Bramble (Rays Restaurants).

Ray’s Restaurants The Bramble Cocktail Recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Boodles Strawberry Rhubarb Gin
  • .5 oz Lemon Juice
  • .5 oz simple syrup

Directions:

  1. Served in double rocks glass.
  2. Put all ingredients in a shaker, shake for 10 seconds and strain over ice.
  3. Top with .5 oz Merlet Crème De Fraise.
  4. Garnish: stabbed lemon peel and strawberry.

Sammie Purcell is Associate Editor at Rough Draft Atlanta.