Recipes entered into the 2023 Heering Cherry Christmas Cocktail Competition

Peater Sour

The peated whisky should be Islay; I like Ardbeg. This may be reduced, if the blended whisky has a pronounced peat element already. The glass I use is

Tripple Cherry Fizz

I created this recipe in October 2023 to be served in the bar where I work during the Festive season.

Cherrytale of New York

This is Christmas in a glass! Best enjoyed sitting by a crackling fire.

Blood and Santa

Riff on Blood and Sand- sort off.

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

San-ta-hattan

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

Mrs Greaves

Do not substitute the vanilla dusting for extract as it will overpower the drink, as will adding maraschino juice that will also over power the balance

Nakatomi Plaza

Cherry, citrus, sweet, herbal.

Holy Aroma

Great cocktail after dinner .

Wiscansin

Since the angostura and absinthe are the same amount, I like to combine them in a dropper bottle to have one less touch.

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.

One day to day one

Cherry flavour would be the first tastes to notice with a subtle citrus and botanicals from the Roku gin. Coffee and hazelnut liqueur will lingers with

Snake blood

If a little sweet for some a lemon twist adds a nice brightness

The cherry on the cake

Can be enjoyed by itself at anytime of the year but preferably paired with cake for Christmas! (Especially if the cake is a chocolate one)

Los Tres Reyes

Meaning 'The Three Kings', this cocktail is based on the flavours of Ponche Navideño, a spiced fruit punch enjoyed in Mexico, traditionally

Dutch Roots

My family lives all over the world. One part of the world that my family lives in is The Netherlands. Every year, whether we celebrate in person or make