Treacle cocktail was created by Dick Bradsell around the 1980s in London.

The term treacle is a byproduct of refining sugar resulting in a dark and thick syrup.

It is a product of the U.K. and considered to be the British equivalent of molasses. Black treacle is used in sweets such as toffee, cakes, puddings, and some drinks like the one today.

The legendary bartender Dick Bradsell was a remarkable person noted for his innovative work with cocktails. He was the creator of modern classic cocktails as Espresso Martini, Bramble, Treacle, Carol Channing, Russian Spring Punch and the Wibble.