Nocturne’s Veil

Description: Nocturne’s Veil is a striking, gothic-inspired cocktail that balances darkness and refreshment. Rich black currant and blackberry mingle with herbal amaro and a hint of activated charcoal, lending an otherworldly hue. A splash of ginger beer adds effervescence, while lemon brightens the mystique. This is a drink for midnight souls—brooding, bold, and sublimely invigorating. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz black currant vodka - 0.5 oz blackberry liqueur (such as Crème de Mûre) - 0.5 oz herbal amaro (such as Averna) - 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice - 0.25 tsp activated charcoal (food grade) - 2 oz ginger beer - Optional: black grape or blackberry and edible flower for garnish Glassware: Serve in a chilled Collins glass over large cubes of ice. Preparation: 1. Add vodka, blackberry liqueur, amaro, lemon juice, and activated charcoal to a shaker with ice. 2. Shake well until frosty and the charcoal is thoroughly integrated. 3. Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice. 4. Top with ginger beer and gently stir. 5. Garnish with a skewered blackberry and a dark edible flower. For an extra gothic flourish, serve with a black cocktail straw and a sprig of rosemary smoked briefly over a flame before service.