Heering Cherry Competition - See all 2025 entries
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Holy cherry
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
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,
Eller
Shake all ingredients with ice and fine strain over ice.
Christmas Morning
This cocktail was inspired by the Christmas mornings from my childhood. The thrill of waking up early to open presents, the soft sunlight streaming through
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
On the nose, the drink opens with soft cherry, a hint of chocolate from the bitters, and a light floral note from the Toki. On the palate, the Heering
Cherry Panettone
I can't remember a year gone without coming home one November to find a panettone in the box that my mum wouldn't let us eat until Christmas
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
Caldo Natale
We saw the entry for this contest while we were vacationing in Sicily. This became a topic of conversation during cocktail hour on a terrazzo that overlooked
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
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
Cherry Sherry Lady
Coming home for Christmas always feels the same, the smell of pine, the warmth of the house, and the familiar soundtrack your parents insist on playing
The Silent ember night
Christmas is a living time of the year as we spend time with family, eat a load of food and create amazing memories. Using Cherry Heering as a base with
Rudolph's Nose
This is inspired by the flavours of our traditional family Christmas cake, fat glossy cherries, orange peel, and some warming spices. Fruity sweet raisin
Cherry Emberline
Inspired by discovering Cherry Heering around Christmas
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
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
