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Christmas at my Great Grandmother's house always meant I got to sneak eat half a box of Queen Anne Cherry Cordials. I wanted to recreate this childhood
"The Mistletoe Bloom" was conceived by me a home cocktail enthusiast with the specific goal of bridging old-world Christmas tradition with modern
Invented a couple of years ago when a friend gifted me a lovely bottle of port as a birthday present, and I realised there was no port cocktail I liked.
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
Combine all ingredients except ginger beer in a tin and shake with ice, then discard ice and dry shake. Pour cocktail into a coupe glass, then top with
My name is Alex gkountopoulos and for this year's Cherry Heering competition, I wanted to create a drink that doesn't just use this incredible liqueur,
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
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
Santa's hat with Rudolph's nose. A sweet, fruity drink that is saved from being too cloying by the heavy cream float. This drink only uses "red"
For a milder version, substitute ginger ale. If you plan to take your time sipping, you have the option of including the ice from the shaker. It's a big
Tasting note: Baked Apple meets cherry and winter spice. Choose an aged Old-style genever for this one that still has some malty notes.
This cocktail is best enjoyed with egg white, but can be made with vegan alternatives to fit different tastes and dietary preferences.
Fruity, tartness, rounded
I don't think anyone would refuse to have a small cake on Christmas. If it were a liquid Black Forest cake, it would be a great Christmas
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
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