Heering Cherry Competition - See all 2025 entries

The Mistletoe Bloom

"The Mistletoe Bloom" was conceived by me a home cocktail enthusiast with the specific goal of bridging old-world Christmas tradition with modern

Wintercrest Cherry

The drink is inspired by my parents, who would spend the Christmas season baking sweet cookies and winter treats. The aroma of cherries, spices, and warm

Cratchit's Joy

I created this cocktail in the hope of evoking a mulled wine punch like Smoking Bishop, the drink Scrooge suggests sharing while he and Bob Cratchit discuss

Marie Antoinette

This cocktail is best enjoyed with egg white, but can be made with vegan alternatives to fit different tastes and dietary preferences.

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

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,

The Rosemary Before Christmas

I found out about the competition through a friend, I thought it would be fun to try it out as I've never done something like this before and I quite like

Ripe Night

ripe fruit

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

Pimpinella

I wanted to push the limits of perceiving Christmas, I didnt want to create a typical drink. My goal and my wish is for this cocktail to captivate you,

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

Cherry Cherry Lady

Cherry Cherry Lady is inspired by the romance of the holiday season and the nostalgic charm of an 80s love song. The creamy cherry depth of Heering Cherry

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

Winter Blues

Rich, warm, bittersweet

Damn Fine Cherry Pie!

The reposado brings notes of caramel and vanilla while the cherry liquor creates a robust, fruity body with the help of amaretto. Zesty fragrance of lemon

Cheery Time in New York

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