Heering Cherry Competition - See all 2025 entries

Crimson Whisper

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.

Nose So Bright

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"

The King of Cowboys

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Fruitcake

My father owned a small engineering business and, every year for Christmas, he would give his clients two things: a bottle of 12 Yr Chivas Regal and fruitcake

Northern Candlelight

Aroma: Warm orange oils, subtle caraway/anise from Aquavit, soft sherry sweetness. Palate: Cherry sweetness up front; aquavit's savory herbal backbone;

Cheery Mule

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

Silent Solstice

For the best flavor contrasts in this drink, choose a bourbon with cherry notes, such as the Old Forester 1910.

Santa's Night Cap

I'm always looking for something smooth but boozy that doesn't go down fast like a margarita and has bold flavors where you can taste every ingredient.

Fairytale of Copenhagen

The cocktail is to be enjoyed by nosing it first before drinking, really getting the chestnut aroma integrated with the cocktail.

Cookie for Santa

Christmas is all about aromas and cold weather outside. I love the taste of Christmas cookies. And what's better than a cookie in a glass, right?! So I

Twilight Orchard

If you don't have any walnut bitters, you can remove it and use 7.5ml of walnut liqueur instead of 5ml.

Turtle Dove

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

Snowfall Reviver

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

Eller

Shake all ingredients with ice and fine strain over ice.

Carol in the Rosy Orchard

"As Christmas carols echo through the rose garden dusted with snowfall, and ripe apples, peaches, and blackberries murmur from a basket, the glass

KLM

My wife and I live on opposite sides of the cocktail spectrum. She's a fan of light spirits and citrus (think Gimlets and Margaritas) while I drink dark