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All 2023 recipes entered

Recipes entered into the 2023 Heering Cherry Christmas Cocktail Competition

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Nakatomi Plaza

Cherry, citrus, sweet, herbal.

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Viking's blood

The vodka tempers the herbal nature of the aquavit, stopping it being overpowering.

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Velveteen Rabbit

The drink itself leans bittersweet and is definitely in the dessert/nightcap region. The garnish is to be eaten first, as the cocoa powder leaves a lingering

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You'll Be Heering From Me

With this cocktail I aimed to create a warming, wintry sipper with a good toffeeish Irish whiskey while emphasising the nuttiness of the Heering alongside

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Blood and Santa

Riff on Blood and Sand- sort off.

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Tentoumushi

You could sub out any Whisky in place of rye whisky and it would be a hit. I have used knob creek quarter oak cask too and it was beyond delicious.

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Mistletoe Cherry Crush

Upon first approach, the cocktail presents a delightful bouquet of rosemary and subtle cherry notes. Upon tasting, the harmonious blend of rum, cherry

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Fairytale of New York Sour

This cocktail is topped with mulled wine which can either be purchased premade from grocery stores or made via the classic recipe of red wine heated and

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Red Velvet

Cherries & berries with added fizz

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Holy Aroma

Great cocktail after dinner .

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Republique

spicier Armagnac is very helpful in giving the full body of flavor for this cocktail

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Black Forest Martini

It was created for the company Christmas menu, then when it finally reached my hands I messed around with it swapped a few things around and perfected

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Cherry Tree Carol

pine-laced spiced cherry-vanilla limeade

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Stained Lips

This is a booze forward cocktail so proper dilution is key.

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Snowman

Tip: It is easier and more efficient to make more than one portion at the time. You can store the rest in a cool temperature for a while and give it a

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Burning Down the Mistletoe

First tried garnish with mint, but it smelled like burning plastic when lit.

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