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Smok, peat, cherry, berry fruity, ginger, smooth and easy to drink.
Inspired by a trip to the Italian Alps.
Crimson Whisper layers the deep cherry warmth of Heering with hints of coffee and winter spice, shaken cold and served glowing in a double-wall glass.
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 first thing you taste is the Rye and Cherry Herring that plays really well together in the mouth. And then afterwards the cherry sweetness blends into
Bite from the garnish and sip the cocktail, it enhances the cherry flavour.
Sweet, Creamy and Delcious. Perfect for an after-dinner or a dessert sobstitute, is the perfect way to end your celebrations.
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
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
Add 1-2 drops of saline solution to cocktail before rolling if needed. Best enjoyed when the Oepsie is braaied fresh.
Christmas is one of those holidays where tradition rules. We follow our parents traditions and create new as we grow. This drink is my way of mixing the
This cocktail was created as an apéritif or digestif perfectly suited for the Christmas season. As the name suggests, it draws inspiration from the beloved
If you don't have creme de mure it can be substituted for some blackberry preserves or fresh blackberries. If you don't have absinthe 1 star anise can
Fruity, tartness, rounded
"The Mistletoe Bloom" was conceived by me a home cocktail enthusiast with the specific goal of bridging old-world Christmas tradition with modern
Inspired by the Turtle Doves from the 12 days of Christmas and a traditional symbol of peace. This cocktail is intended as a festive holiday variation
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