Classic

Wibble

5 min.

Chill a coupe glass.
1
Add Hayman's London Dry Gin, Hayman's Sloe Gin, freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and Giffard Crème de Mûre liqueur into a shaker.
2
Shake all ingredients vigorously with ice.
3
Fine strain into the chilled coupe glass.
4
Express a lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use it as garnish.
5

United Kingdom
Origin
The Wibble was created in 1999 by British bartender Dick Bradsell at The Player bar in London, commissioned by gin enthusiast Nick Blacknell. Its name playfully references the 1970s Weebles toys, known for wobbling but not falling down. The drink balances tartness from citrus juices with sweetness from sloe gin and blackberry liqueur, complemented by a citrus aroma from the lemon twist.
History
Dick Bradsell is also known for creating other iconic cocktails such as the Bramble and the Espresso Martini. The Wibble was originally created using Plymouth gin but often uses London Dry Gin in the recipe. The drink has inspired various variations over time, but the original recipe remains most accepted.
Trivia
light seafood dishes, citrus-flavored desserts
Pairings
Dick Bradsell (Difford's Guide)
Source