Heering Cherry Competition - See all 2025 entries
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Silent Solstice
For the best flavor contrasts in this drink, choose a bourbon with cherry notes, such as the Old Forester 1910.
Carol in the Rosy Orchard
"As Christmas carols echo through the rose garden dusted with snowfall, and ripe apples, peaches, and blackberries murmur from a basket, the glass
Old Merry
I created this cocktail for a suggestion for the hotel bar where I work, for the Christmas season
Crimson Ember
Appearance: this cocktail has a deep crimson red colour, with a subtle brown hue. Aroma: warm, inviting notes of dark cherry from the Heering Cherry
Chérie it's Xsmas
I only add a drop of cherry syrup because I didn't want to have something too sweet, and I wanted the cherry to be the main star of the cocktail.
Eller
Shake all ingredients with ice and fine strain over ice.
A Merry Cherry Night
My wife alerted me to the contest and we enjoyed a night concocting various creations.
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
The Red-Nosed ReinHeer
I wanted to create a drink that would sit close to the Manhattan – spirit-forward, elegant, and stirred. But fairly soon, I found myself reaching for
Winter Blossom
- I used Beefeater gin for its balanced juniper and citrus profile, which complements the bright, fruity character of the cocktail - Cherry Heering's
Chocolate Cherry Brûlée
Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker w/ ice .5 oz Heering Cherry Liqueur 1 oz Cognac 1.5 oz Chocolate Liqueur Shake and strain into a chilled coupe
Cherry Pomander
Fresh ginger is a must. We serve over ice so the liqueur-forward drink continues to dilute mildly.
Saturnalia
I tried this drink with a handful of ryes and liked Wild Turkey 101 best. Use whatever rye you prefer, but aim for a higher-proof option so it doesn't
Cookie for Santa
Christmas is all about aromas and cold weather outside. I love the taste of Christmas cookies. And what's better than a cookie in a glass, right?!
Thymeless Cherry
On the palate you first get this herbal almost amaro like flavour then followed by the sweet cherry which has been balanced out by the lime. The Orange
Coco'd a Cherry
Using bright red cocktail cherries provides more contrast to the rich red Heerings Liqueur, than the darker Marasca Cherries. Combining these with the
