Cherry and lime lead transitioning to mezcal and cocoa from the bitters ending with a spicy, smoky finish.
This Manhattan riff has a split base - rye to complement the cherry flavor and add a bit of spice, and gin, to bring a little bit of herbaceous and juniper
I get a lot of old fashioned drinkers so I'm always coming up with variations for them.
This cocktail is based off of Rudolph the red nosed reindeer. My name is Rodolfo and I get that reference almost every Christmas. Cherry Herring is vital
The flavour profile of the cocktail is complex and deep, with three different and remarkable waves of flavours: The first is Dry due to presence of Cognac
Sweet flavour of cherry intertwined with the herbal undertones of sage and Chartreuse, made festive with champagne.
I originally made this during Covid because I had a bottle of Cherry Heering that I had never used and when I tasted it. It was sweet. I thought it would
You can play with orange juice/Aperol balance depending on the quality of the juice available.
A somewhat boozy cocktail with hint of smoke, cherry sweetness and holiday spice. My preferred mezcal is Bozal Tobasiche which has some earthy and chocolaty
I just really enjoy cherry and lime flavors together, and wanted the spices of the rum and falernum for more of a holiday taste.
I try to make a link between the cherry liquor and where is come from. For the name Dear Christiana, the freetown, neighbourhood of the Danish capital
Evoking chocolate and orange takes me back to my childhood days in London, enjoying Jaffa cakes by the fire. Additionally, the clove studded orange garnish
Coffee, rich, cacao, bitter, sweet. Taking a bite of the garnish before having a sip of the drink, really brings out the cherry flavour as well.
If you can get your hands on a bottle of Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream, I strongly recommend using that in place of the Bailey's Irish Cream. For the cold
My love of tropical rum drinks and the fruit of the season - cranberry.
Smoky with a cherry fruit back drop Vermouth adds depth and gives length
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