Recipes entered into the 2023 Heering Cherry Christmas Cocktail Competition
Midwinter Sour
Heering has 5 distinct flavours: Cherry, Almond/Marzipan, Oak, Cake spice and Balsamic vinegar notes. Cherry, Oak and spice all led me to bourbon with
Kutia
It is served in cups made of Kosiv ceramics, which is part of the UNESCO heritage
Xmas Bakewell Tart
Favourite cake.
CC Swirl
For me the gin/vermouth give this cocktail the opportunity to be drunk as an aperitif. However the first version of this was drunk while doing the Christmas
Cherries in the Snow
Inspired by the iconic Cherries in the Snow dessert as well as the "mini beer" shot featuring Licor 43 and heavy cream, this shot was designed
Cherry Nola
I was experimenting with creating a Cola flavoured cocktail, without using Cola, and stumbled upon a very nice Cherry Cola (or rather Cherry with No-Cola
Danish Fizz
Smooth creamy gin with delicate cherry finish. Christmas vibes.
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
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.
Snow Angel
Adjust the sweetness to your preference by adding more or less Velvet Falernum or Orgeat Syrup. Price: £18
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
The cHEERING
The gin can be increased to create a more forward gin flavor.
It's a Wonderful Libation
Holiday Flip inspired by Heering Cherry Liqueur and my favorite Christmas movie.
Regina Margarita
Combining two cultures in one glass. Italian inspired flavors in a softly spiced margarita.
Mince Pie Manhattan
The Fernet Branca adds a hint of Christmas Tree and balances the sweetness of the other ingredients. The drink works without it but isn't quite the same.
Sleigh Me!
A riff on the sidecar and cable car using cherry heering.
