Recipes entered into the 2023 Heering Cherry Christmas Cocktail Competition

Cherry Tree Carol

pine-laced spiced cherry-vanilla limeade

Mandarine fizz

Xmass party

Wiscansin

Since the angostura and absinthe are the same amount, I like to combine them in a dropper bottle to have one less touch.

Saturnalia

Desserty top notes of cherry and vanilla that give way to astringent and citrucy middle without ending either too sweet or too dry. Well-balanced.

Snowbound Fantasy

I wanted to use the famous and iconic Blood and Sand as an inspiration, but spin it into something new and original. Whisk(e)y, cherry, and orange were

Ho Ho HeeringHighball

• While making the espresso syrup make sure that the espresso is still hot while blending with sugar • make sure to fill glass with ice first, the

The cHEERING

The gin can be increased to create a more forward gin flavor.

Cherrytale of New York

This is Christmas in a glass! Best enjoyed sitting by a crackling fire.

It's a Wonderful Libation

Holiday Flip inspired by Heering Cherry Liqueur and my favorite Christmas movie.

Stocking Stuffer

The tasting notes are chocolate covered cherries with a vanilla burst.

The Vast Bird

A drink for all those cooking massive turkeys, The Vast Bird is a festive riff on The Last Word. I have always loved the equal parts format of The Last

Festive Fling

I could not list them on the Diffords maker, but the use of dates really is essential. That leathery, dried fruit aspect backed by the maraschino and tannin

Port and Peter

I love Kalimotxo and Sangria - in the summer however. I knew that Cherry Heering would be a great way to spike a Kalimotxo while adding a cherry flavour.

CCC

CCC stands for Cherry Chocolate Cake.

Regina Margarita

Combining two cultures in one glass. Italian inspired flavors in a softly spiced margarita.

Awilda Noel

For fans of Old Fashioned and Manhattans but using completely different ingredients. A nice after dinner sipper, if I do say so myself.