Wibble

Dick Bradsell | London

Wibble Modern Classic Cocktail

Neither a global phenomenon nor an obscurity, the Wibble is not without a certain stature. Invented in the 1990s by Dick Bradsell, the godfather of the London cocktail revival, it’s a mixture of gin, sloe gin, grapefruit and lemon juices, simple syrup and crème de mure. In London, it’s considered by many to be a modern classic. Yet, it’s rarely consumed outside of Great Britain.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 1 ounce gin, preferably Beefeater
  • 1 ounce gin, preferably Beefeater
  • 1 ounce sloe gin
  • 1 ounce sloe gin
  • 1 ounce grapefruit juice
  • 1 ounce grapefruit juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon rich simple syrup (2:1, sugar:water)
  • 3/4 teaspoon rich simple syrup (2:1, sugar:water)
  • 3/4 teaspoon crème de mûre
  • 3/4 teaspoon crème de mûre

Garnish: lemon twist

Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until chilled.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  3. Garnish with a lemon twist.