Recipes entered into the 2023 Heering Cherry Christmas Cocktail Competition

Cherrily On High

A slightly tropical iced variation on a classic Tom & Jerry, elevated by Cherry Heering and lime. Simple to make in large batches as a Christmas punch.

Christmas night

Strong cherry notes but the hazelnut and lemon juice create a chocolatey flavour, Galliano to give the drink a cake feel but can be omitted, swapping the

Snowpenhagen

If you like it a little stronger and fruitier, you should swap the white light rum with a stronger rhum agricole, e.g. the 50% Clément, matched very well

Cherry Baby

Delish and too good not to share. You could swap for Gingerbread Syrup for Cinnamon Syrup. You could also use chocolate or orange bitters. Cool use for

My way

Putting all together the Christmas elements and flavors and turning into a cocktail

Sleigh Ryed

It helps the gently manhandle the rosemary a bit before dropping it into the glass, just to release some of the good smell.

Wake Up Santa

Navy Gin combined with Heering Cherry is MAGIC. Optional spicy bitters (which add a lovely lift to the finish) are available at drinks shops or online.

Family reunion, spill the tea

For a higher ABV cocktail, substitute hibiscus tea with hibiscus infused rum. I suggest Wray & Nephew.

Cherry Dasher

For lovers of cherries featuring traditional holiday flavors of bourbon, ginger and cinnamon spiced apple, balanced with aperitif wine for a mildly bitter

Bless And Love

Created by Pongphiphat Saophongam, Bangkok, Thailand. Inspired by combining Jesus' favorite food, Fruit and Drink to celebrate Christmas.

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

Silent Night

Smokey, slightly sweet with warming spice.

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

Cherry Velour

This is inspired by a White Russian cocktail and Black Forest gateaux. Coffee tends to have cherry notes and the combination of the two liquers brings

Under the Mistletoe

Cracking a fresh egg should result in 3/4oz to 1 oz, but if measuring Aquafaba, start with 3/4oz and increase to 1oz if that's more you desired foaminess!

Cherie Cyn

I made this as a surprise holiday cocktail for my wife, Cynthia, this Christmas as a riff on a Boulevardier, her favorite winter drink.