Recipes entered into the 2023 Heering Cherry Christmas Cocktail Competition

God Rest You Cherry, Gentlemen

A cognac-led sipper with hints of Remember the Maine, the sweetness tamed by extra dry vermouth and a judicious nip of bitter Cynar.

Honey mead tipple

Once upon a snowing Christmas evening in Bar 45, Mario and Enrico were thinking about what do drink this Christmas. That evening, as the clock struck the

An Almost Fanatical Devotion to the Pope

I wanted to create a Manhattan variation that captured the essence of the cordial chocolate cherries that I get every holiday season. This cocktail will

Eye of the storm

Fruity and smoky flavours with a chocolate undertone. Best with fresh coconut juice and lightly peated whisky.

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

Bauble

Bright and vibrant pear and cherry, tempered by herbal complexity and a little citrus zing.

Alabaster Snowball

I was inspired by the Coctel Noz de Coco Tropical that Charles Baker presented in his South American Companion: Up & Down the Andes with Jigger, Beaker,

Spiced Cherry Sour

I just really enjoy cherry and lime flavors together, and wanted the spices of the rum and falernum for more of a holiday taste.

Cherry Me Down Slowly

I get a lot of old fashioned drinkers so I'm always coming up with variations for them.

CCC

CCC stands for Cherry Chocolate Cake.

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.

Dear Christiana

I try to make a link between the cherry liquor and where is come from. For the name Dear Christiana, the freetown, neighbourhood of the Danish capital

Regina Margarita

Combining two cultures in one glass. Italian inspired flavors in a softly spiced margarita.

Danish Fizz

Smooth creamy gin with delicate cherry finish. Christmas vibes.

Kutia

It is served in cups made of Kosiv ceramics, which is part of the UNESCO heritage

Heering for the Holidays

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