Recipes entered into the 2023 Heering Cherry Christmas Cocktail Competition

Santa's Favorite

Approach construction casually and finish with a flourish.

Out of the Woods

A moreish take on a Black Forest Gateux, perfect for any occasion.

Cheerful Cherry

The competition inspired me to use this underused liqueur and create a cocktail to get everyone in a holiday spirit.

My Cherry Amour

Flavor profile is reminiscent of Christmas fruitcake, raisins from the cognac, candied citrus from the lemon and orange juice, Cherries from the Heering

Where Treetops Glisten

My imagination. A variation of a Christmas cocktail I created for my restaurant's seasonal craft cocktail menu.

The Last Heering

A fresh and herbal cocktail that blends the sweet note of the Cherry Heering with the liquorice and herbal notes of Chartreuse. A fresh and slightly dry

Heering for the Holidays

created myself...inspired by heering flavour profile, and holiday flavours

Vixen

During the christmas period working in a bar, you definitely notice an increase in the amount of flips and creamy cocktails. They're rich, decadent

Santa Cheers

Black Forest Gateau vibes with a hint of vanilla. Can still be enjoyed by Real Ale enthusiasts as it is not overly sweet.

Orange you glad its cherry?

Coffee, rich, cacao, bitter, sweet. Taking a bite of the garnish before having a sip of the drink, really brings out the cherry flavour as well.

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.

Merry Cherry aka Feliz Cereza

The recipe's been created for this competition, over couple days at my place. It's a must to use quality tequila that tastes like agave, otherwise

Piedmontese

Notes of cherry, blood orange, tea, herbs, and smoke, just like the Barolo that inspires it. Tannic and full bodied.

Merry Cherry Christmas

You don't need to add the egg white as it doesn't adjust the flavour here, so this can be substituted for a vegan alternative like Aquafaba.

Cherry Merrimint

Thought of it when competion was sent to me.

Port and Peter

I love Kalimotxo and Sangria - in the summer however. I knew that Cherry Heering would be a great way to spike a Kalimotxo while adding a cherry flavour.