Recipes entered into the 2023 Heering Cherry Christmas Cocktail Competition

Santa's Merry Helper

Whilst imbibing, make sure to accompany the experience with '(Everybody's Waitin' For ) The Man with the Bag' by Kay Starr

Cherry Shakewell

I've always been partial to a Cherry Bakewell Tart! This is more like a dessert cocktail with the sweetness tempered slightly by the egg white, that also

Yuzutide

Winter is the season for yuzu: the peel smells amazing, while the juice is bitter and a perfect complement to the sweetness of the Cherry Heering. The

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.

Dancing Molly

Illy RTD for cold brew. Caffe Lolita coffee liqueur. Five Farms (Kerrygold) Irish Cream

Stocking Stuffer

Shake and strain over ice

The Second Christmas

Tasting note - Sweet, Tart, Festive

Cherry Me Down Slowly

I get a lot of old fashioned drinkers so I'm always coming up with variations for them.

Heeringway Daiquiri

Wintery take on a Hemingway Daiquiri.

Two Red Roses & a Cucumber in a Cherry Tree

To further accentuate this cocktail, use any gin that contains lime, rose and/or cucumber as one of its' botanicals. Cucumber slices are cut a 1/4 inch

Wiscansin

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

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

The Parka (hot toddy)

With hot toddy's often being associated with the cold/flu season, using immune-boosting tea instead of just water was used to help combat the winter weather

Yukon Cornelius

Cornelius's cocktail is warming and smoky thanks to mezcal which serves as the base spirit. Herbal alpine intrigue is introduced with Génépy liqueur

Crimson Cheering

The Crimson Cheering is a sensory delight, offering a symphony of flavors. The cherry Heering adds a luscious sweetness, complemented by the robust warmth

Cherry on Top

Take your time with this one. Ideally sitting in front of an open fire with friends and family around you. Merry Christmas! The bottle of Cherry Heering