Recipes entered into the 2023 Heering Cherry Christmas Cocktail Competition

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

San-ta-hattan

My own creation, that I and my friends really enjoy.

Fur of the Reindeer

Flavor notes: furity, citrus, herbal

Blood and Santa

Riff on Blood and Sand- sort off.

Silent Night

Smokey, slightly sweet with warming spice.

Out of the Woods

A moreish take on a Black Forest Gateux, perfect for any occasion.

Do You Heer What I Heer

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

The Vast Bird

A drink for all those cooking massive turkeys, The Vast Bird is a festive riff on The Last Word. I have always loved the equal parts format of The Last

Cherryfic Christmas Cocktail

Made for Cherry Heering competition, Christmas 2023.

Vieuxx Cherr-ey (pronounced Vee Cheer-hey)

This modern classic is for the holiday seasons! Substitute cheery herring liqueur for the sweet vermouth. Go extra on the 100 proof rye to balance it.

The cHEERING

The gin can be increased to create a more forward gin flavor.

Call It A (Snow) Day

The richness of cooked cherry in Heering Cherry liqueur serves as a bridge between the spice notes brought by the brandy and cinnamon and the fruitiness

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

Heering through the grapevine

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

Cherry Bakewell Martini

It's the perfect marriage of cherries and almond!

Santa Cheers

Black Forest Gateau vibes with a hint of vanilla. Can still be enjoyed by Real Ale enthusiasts as it is not overly sweet.