Bramble

The 1980s London classic: gin, lemon and sugar syrup over crushed ice, with 15 ml JOHN’S Blackberry drizzled on top.

Blackberry Gin

40 ml gin and 20 ml syrup over ice, topped with tonic and garnished with fresh blackberries and rosemary.

Blackberry Bourbon Smash

Muddle mint and a lemon wedge with 20 ml syrup, add 50 ml bourbon and crushed ice, then top with soda.

Blackberry Lemonade

30 ml syrup, 20 ml lemon juice and soda over ice, with a sprig of sage or rosemary and a few blackberries.

Blackberry Tonic

30 ml syrup over ice, topped with 200 ml tonic and finished with lemon zest – berry-rich, bitter and alcohol-free.

Blackberry Iced Tea

150 ml cold black tea, 20 ml syrup and a squeeze of lemon over ice, with fresh blackberries and mint.

Hot Blackberry Tea

Stir 20 ml syrup into hot black or fruit tea and add a lemon slice and a cinnamon stick – fruity all winter.

Sauce for game

Deglaze the venison pan with red wine, add a dash of syrup and reduce until glossy – dark and fruity.

Cheesecake, panna cotta & yoghurt

Drizzle over cheesecake, panna cotta or Greek yoghurt – the deep berry colour lifts any dessert.