Heering Cherry Competition - See all 2025 entries
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Black Forest Reverie
On the nose, Black Forest Reverie opens with bright cherry aromas lifted by subtle vanilla and a whisper of cocoa. The first sip delivers a clean and
The (C)heering (Man)hattan
I took inspiration from the Black Manhattan with an easy edit or two. First, I used Chocolate bitters to pull into the holiday notes. Secondly, simply
Somewhere in my memory
Like a Manhattan with a cherry aftertaste, and some added woody and almond notes. Christmassy!
Cordially Yours
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
Christmas at Jamaican shores
As I love to spend christmas in a sunny place, this is my version of a chistmas favourite. I created this drink in november 2023 by experimenting with
The First Glow of Christmas
A bright cherry aroma rises first, lifted by subtle gingerbread spice. The palate opens with vibrant cherry from Heering Cherry Liqueur, followed by warm
Twilight Orchard
If you don't have any walnut bitters, you can remove it and use 7.5ml of walnut liqueur instead of 5ml.
Jolly Good Oepsie
Add 1-2 drops of saline solution to cocktail before rolling if needed. Best enjoyed when the Oepsie is braaied fresh.
Crimson Twist
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.
Julkaffe Cocktail
In Scandinavia, including Sweden, coffee has transcended being a simple beverage to become a cultural traditional. Julkaffe, meaning 'Christmas coffee,'
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
Yuletide Velvet
Highland Park 12yo selected for database match; recipe originally designed specifically for Loch Lomond 12 Year Old.
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 Gløgg
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
Santa's Pipe
For the orange swath, it should be around 3/4"x3" or 1"x2" and included in the shake.
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
