Recipes entered into the 2023 Heering Cherry Christmas Cocktail Competition
Snake blood
If a little sweet for some a lemon twist adds a nice brightness
Stained Lips
This is a booze forward cocktail so proper dilution is key.
Xmas Bakewell Tart
Favourite cake.
God Rest You Cherry, Gentlemen
A cognac-led sipper with hints of Remember the Maine, the sweetness tamed by extra dry vermouth and a judicious nip of bitter Cynar.
Reindeer Games
The addition of the cherry bitters adds a sweet glacé element, enhancing the flavours of the Cherry Heering. A fruity mule riff with slight medicinal
Cherry Fog Nog
If there are two drinks which remind me of Christmas, they're Egg Nog and the holiday London Fog from my local cafe. Rather than the typical Earl
Northern Lass
Based on my fiancé's favourite Christmas flavours of cherry and ginger, I decided to make an elegant drink that looked great. An homage to my partner.
Peater Sour
The peated whisky should be Islay; I like Ardbeg. This may be reduced, if the blended whisky has a pronounced peat element already. The glass I use is
Cloves Fields Forever
A relax herbal experience perfect when its cold outside but your heart is warm around your loved ones.
Sailor's Delight
A classically balanced, light, refreshing cocktail. The amaretto is added to reinforce the cherry flavor, while the ginger and lemon provide contrast and
One day to day one
Cherry flavour would be the first tastes to notice with a subtle citrus and botanicals from the Roku gin. Coffee and hazelnut liqueur will lingers with
Danish Fizz
Smooth creamy gin with delicate cherry finish. Christmas vibes.
Sweater Weather
Regardless of whether dry or reverse-dry shaken, use a Hawthorne strainer on final pour to ensure fine and even foam. For best presentation, let the coconut
Cherry sling
It's bit complex on bourbon with nice twist of Campari and passion fruit
Burning Down the Mistletoe
First tried garnish with mint, but it smelled like burning plastic when lit.
Santa's Vacation Cooler
It's important to get your nose right in the cocktail to get those notes of clove and nutmeg.
