Recipes entered into the 2023 Heering Cherry Christmas Cocktail Competition

Silent Night

Smokey, slightly sweet with warming spice.

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

Stained Lips

This is a booze forward cocktail so proper dilution is key.

CCC (Christmas Cherry Cola)

Created in my kitchen to serve as a refreshing, low ABV beverage enjoyed during holiday afternoons.

Saint Sidecar

Sugar sprinkles can be any color and are not needed for the cocktail, they are primarily for looks. Recommend Fee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters.

Chorus Girl

I like to make Chorus Girl with the less common Cocchi Dopo Teatro, but I'm sure the standard Cocchi Torino would be fine.

Sleighwrecked

My love of tropical rum drinks and the fruit of the season - cranberry.

Bakewell Sour

Wanting to capture a cherry bakewell, this riff on the amaretto sour was created by Alex Cameron and his partner for the 2023 Heering Cherry Christmas

Reindeer Games

Add all ingredients (except for club soda) to a shaker. Shake vigorously. Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with club soda ( 1.5 - 2 oz).

Cordial Invitation

Thought about how to best accentuate the mint characteristics in this rye whiskey and wanted to work with cherry heering more. I immediately thought of

Snowman

Tip: It is easier and more efficient to make more than one portion at the time. You can store the rest in a cool temperature for a while and give it a

Stocking Stuffer

The tasting notes are chocolate covered cherries with a vanilla burst.

Frosted Cherry Cha-Cha

I wanted to create a festive cocktail my friends and family could enjoy representing the spice and flavors of the holiday season. To me, that means pie

The Cheeky Chappy

Inspired by a Cherry Alexander, this cocktail combines the sweetness of cherry with the tartness of apricot. The name "The Cheeky Chappy" hints

Cherryshed by the Captain

Made for a private Tiki party, June 2020

Dancing Molly

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