Brownie Bliss Manhattan

The ultimate winter dessert cocktail, stirred to silky perfection!  This sophisticated Manhattan twist delivers the rich, fudgy decadence of a warm chocolate brownie in liquid form—deep cocoa, nutty warmth, caramel oak, and subtle herbal-fruit layers.

Ageless Apothecary's handcrafted Bar-Tonic Cocoa Bitter infuses moody chocolate depth with vanilla smoothness and barrel-aged brandy notes, while Black Walnut Fig Bitter adds earthy walnut crunch and sweet fig intrigue. Woodford Reserve Double Oaked brings bold toffee and vanilla oak, balanced by Mozart Dark Chocolate Liqueur's velvety richness.  Elegant yet comforting—ideal for fireside sipping or impressing guests with a "brownie in a glass" experience.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon
• ½ oz Mozart Dark Chocolate Liqueur
• ¾ oz sweet vermouth 
• 1 Sugar in the Raw cube
• 4-6 dashes Ageless Apothecary Cocoa Bitter
• 3-4 dashes Ageless Apothecary Black Walnut Fig Bitter
• Luxardo cherry (for garnish)
• Large ice rock/sphere 

Instructions:  In a mixing glass, place the Sugar in the Raw cube. Add the Cocoa Bitter and Black Walnut Fig Bitter. Muddle gently to dissolve the cube partially and blend the bitters (add a tiny splash of water if needed for easier muddling). Pour in the sweet vermouth, Mozart Dark Chocolate Liqueur, and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon. Stir steadily for 20-30 seconds until properly diluted. Pour over a large ice rock in a rocks glass for that dramatic slow melt. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry on a skewer.