Heering Cherry Competition - See all 2025 entries

Black Forest Reverie

On the nose, Black Forest Reverie opens with bright cherry aromas lifted by subtle vanilla and a whisper of cocoa. The first sip delivers a clean and

Campfire Summers

The peat of talisker 10 can come across a bot too strong. Be careful and be conservative. If you have access to an 18 or 21 they do mellow out more but

Fezziwig

Created to compete with my bar tender daughter after I encouraged her to take part in the Cherry Heering cocktail competition. Named after a character

Cherry & Snow

Indulgent, Creamy, hints of Popcorn and Almond with a big punch of Cherry Fruit.

Jackie Brown

Sweet, Creamy and Delcious. Perfect for an after-dinner or a dessert sobstitute, is the perfect way to end your celebrations.

Heer Me Out

Boozy, not too sweet, well-balanced. I used bottled-in-bond Rittenhouse rye (100 proof) and Wild Turkey 101 bourbon (101 proof), which makes for a delicious

Bonded harmony

An obsession with the remembering the Maine as well as the obsession with Asian ingredients has taken the ethos of the cocktail and leaning more into the

An Old Fashioned Wisconsin Christmas

I went to college at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse and a Wisconsin Old -Fashioned (called simply an Old -Fashioned in state) is the first cocktail

Old fashioned snowflake

The Sirup might be your flavour dial: take Vanilla, speculatius (Ginger bread), or whatever makes you remember your childhood or youth.

Yule-tide Spirit

Mix ingredients in a shaker with ice, served shaken in a coupe glass with a lemon zest as garnish.

Liquid Christmas

Rich, not overly sweet and full of Christmas notes. I used a mix of Plantaray Cut and Dry and Buffalo Trace but any good quality coconut rum and smooth,

Santa's Night Cap

I'm always looking for something smooth but boozy that doesn't go down fast like a margarita and has bold flavors where you can taste every ingredient.

Santa's Pipe

For the orange swath, it should be around 3/4"x3" or 1"x2" and included in the shake.

Peter's back!

Fruity, spicy, balanced in sweetness and with a solid base until the end. A simple half tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice is perfect for opening

Sebago Maple Ember

Warm maple and cinnamon rise first on the nose, lifted by bright lime and a fresh grate of nutmeg. The sip opens with aged Demerara rum and dark cherry

Snowfall Reviver

Best made with a clean, aromatic absinthe such as St. George or La Clandestine, using only a rinse to maintain balance. Keep the lemon between 8–10 ml