Whitebox adds three new classics to its cocktail range

Whitebox Cocktails is expanding its range of full-strength classic cocktails with a Manhattan, White Russian and Whiskey Sour, rolling out across the UK from 2 November.

The Manhattan (£5.50, 26.5% ABV) brings a spirit-forward serve of American whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters, while the Whiskey Sour (£5, 22% ABV) balances whiskey with lemon and bitters. The standout is the White Russian (£5.50, 20% ABV), which the brand says is the UK's first canned version, combining vodka, coffee liqueur and cream, developed with cream liqueur expertise in Ireland.

As ever, the cocktails are made to original recipes and produced in-house. The three join established favourites including the Pocket Negroni, Freezer Martini and Spicy Marg.

"We're very deliberate about what we add," said co-founder Ben Iravani. "The Manhattan alone has taken four years to bring to market because we wanted to source a whiskey that did the drink justice. That's how we approach every new cocktail, by taking the time to get the ingredients, strength and balance right."