This cocktail is based off of Rudolph the red nosed reindeer. My name is Rodolfo and I get that reference almost every Christmas. Cherry Herring is vital
You could sub out any Whisky in place of rye whisky and it would be a hit. I have used knob creek quarter oak cask too and it was beyond delicious.
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
Created in my kitchen to serve as a refreshing, low ABV beverage enjoyed during holiday afternoons.
Flavor notes: furity, citrus, herbal
You can play with orange juice/Aperol balance depending on the quality of the juice available.
Inspired by the Queen Anne chocolate covered cherries found in Advent calendars.
I only added a bar spoon of sugar syrup as the Heering brings a lot of sweetness. It has forward notes of lime, like a daiquiri, with back notes of warming
Combine all ingredients in an ice filled shaker and shake until well chilled. Discard the ice and then dry shake for 10-15 seconds and fine strain into
Xmass party
Tasting note - Sweet, Tart, Festive
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
If a little sweet for some a lemon twist adds a nice brightness
Can add more cherry liqueur for a deeper taste, Or adjust cranberry juice to 40 mm to sharpen taste
It's the perfect marriage of cherries and almond!
This cocktail is meant to be a flip version of a coquito recipe. Madeira is used in many family recipes for the holidays and rum, madeira, and cherry herring
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