Wibble

3⁄4 oz Gin, Plymouth
3⁄4 oz Sloe gin, Plymouth
3⁄4 oz Grapefruit juice
1⁄3 oz Lemon juice
1⁄3 oz Blackberry liqueur (or sub Cassis)
1 t Simple syrup
1 twst Lemon peel (as garnish)
Instructions

Shake, strain, straight up, cocktail glass, garnish

Notes

Light, fruity, easy-drinking. Some enjoy it without the simple syrup and with a dash of Peychaud's and Lemon bitters.

History

" I too [says Dick Bradsell] have recently invented a gin based cocktail, heavily inspired by one of the reps from Plymouth coming into my bar and asking me to invent him a drink utilizing his product. I surprised myself with how nice the end result was. We called it the Wibble (it makes you wobble but you won't fall down). Now [year 2000] Match, the bar that I work in, calls itself "the home of the Wibble", which is nice."

Cocktail summary
Posted by Dan on
Created by
Dick Bradsell, London
Year
2000
Is of
unknown authenticity
Reference

http://www.scribd.com/doc/32973765/Dick-Bradsell-2010

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  • Not bad, but way too simple for my taste... Bramble style — ★★★
  • Alice and Stefan liked. — ★★★★★
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Comments

I tried this with Bitter Truth Sloe gin, subbed Creme Yvette for the Blackberry liqueur, omitted the simple syrup, and added the Peychaud's and Lemon bitters. It is a nice drink, though I would try less grapefruit juice next time.

As was alluded to in the notes, I find this to be a seamless and delicious foundation that, for some, can be elaborated into something even more compelling with the appropriate allocation of bitters. I'm actually partial to the inclusion of 1-2 ds Angostrua's aromatic. Great job!