Recipes entered into the 2023 Heering Cherry Christmas Cocktail Competition
Viking's blood
The vodka tempers the herbal nature of the aquavit, stopping it being overpowering.
Ho Ho HeeringHighball
• While making the espresso syrup make sure that the espresso is still hot while blending with sugar • make sure to fill glass with ice first, the
Christmas your way
It has a slight sweet sherbet flavour when mixed with normal Japanese gin (I use Roku Gin). Replace the gin for Shiraz gin to make it even more velvety
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.
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!
Snake blood
If a little sweet for some a lemon twist adds a nice brightness
Silent Night
Smokey, slightly sweet with warming spice.
Out of the Woods
A moreish take on a Black Forest Gateux, perfect for any occasion.
Cherry Bee's Knees
Da Vinci's Hotel May 2022
Cherryfic Christmas Cocktail
Made for Cherry Heering competition, Christmas 2023.
The King's Gimlet
As well as simple to make, this cocktail should be easy to substitute most ingredients without affecting quality. Clear apple juice in place of cloudy
XOXO, Santa
Just a little muddle, just enough to break the cloves and cherry into the bottom of the shaker glass. Double strain is important to get all the clove pieces
Oh Holly Jolly Cyanide
With the origins of 'oh holly jolly cyanide' I had a slight idea on what to do. . Christmas isn't Christmas without your homely spices, comfy pyjamas,
Cerise Céleste
This cocktail is to be served ice cold and sipped slowly
Cherry Tradewinds Negroni
This is variation of the Tradewinds Negroni, which is spicy and punchy due to the amount of bitters. Here the sweetness of the cherry balances the bitters.
Northern Lass
Based on my fiancé's favourite Christmas flavours of cherry and ginger, I decided to make an elegant drink that looked great. An homage to my partner.
