Manhattan AF Cocktail

Some nights call for something a little more polished, and this one delivers that classic cocktail-hour elegance without the alcohol. Shaken cold, strained silky smooth, and served up in a coupe, it’s the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually savour it.

Watch it come together here:

Ingredients

• 60ml AF Bourbon (Barnes & Brown Southern Belle Bourbon Inspired)
• 30ml AF Vermouth (Barnes & Brown Countess Cora – Vermouth Inspired)
• A few dashes of Bitters (Angostura)
• Ice
• Frozen blackberries, to garnish

Method

1. Place a generous scoop of ice in your cocktail shaker.
2. Alternately add the AF bourbon, vermouth and bitters, pouring in two rounds for a smoother blend.
3. Shake well.
4. Pour through a strainer into your chilled coupe or martini glass.
5. Garnish with a frozen blackberry.

Why you’ll love it: Smooth, warming bourbon meets herbal vermouth and a bittersweet edge from the bitters, finished with a frozen blackberry for a touch of tart sweetness. Shaken cold and strained smooth for a classic, sophisticated sip.