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Scarlet Noel

Christmas is not always bright, loud or glittering. Sometimes it is warm, deep and quiet – like the glow of embers in a fireplace, the silence after

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Santa's Pipe

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

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Naughty and Nice

Naughty and Nice unite in this well balanced cocktail. The Heering and applejack make up the nice half, while the ginger liquor and lemon juice make up

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Heart cherry

Verre à mélange

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PedeJul

My aim was to create a cocktail that could have been made even at the time Cherry Heering was founded, possibly for Christmas. Even if the modern version

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Heer's to Us

Brown sugar rosemary syrup recipe: combine 1 cup of light brown sugar and one cup of water in sauce pan. Bring to simmer, add 1/4 cup of fresh rosemary,

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Cereza Navidad

A high ball created to be refreshing and also rich and deep with flavor. The cherry heering with the agave syrup creates a heavy texture that is sweet

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Northern Candlelight

Aroma: Warm orange oils, subtle caraway/anise from Aquavit, soft sherry sweetness. Palate: Cherry sweetness up front; aquavit's savory herbal backbone;

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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?!

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Jolly Good Oepsie

Add 1-2 drops of saline solution to cocktail before rolling if needed. Best enjoyed when the Oepsie is braaied fresh.

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Christmas in Long Island

I came up with this idea as a way to capitalise on our busiest time of the year. I spun one of our most popular cocktails (the Long Island) into a fun

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Jingle Jingle

In the bustling party hall, the most dazzling centerpiece on the table is this very "Jingle Jingle." ​The Heering Cherry, glowing deep crimson

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Cheery Time in New York

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KLM

My wife and I live on opposite sides of the cocktail spectrum. She's a fan of light spirits and citrus (think Gimlets and Margaritas) while I drink

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Yule-tide Spirit

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

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O Tanninbaum, O Tanninbaum

Sweet, smoky, mouth-full, lush

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