Recipes entered into the 2023 Heering Cherry Christmas Cocktail Competition
Cherry Espresso Martini
Created this Christmas as a fundraiser for Hope and Play, a charity that build children's playgrounds in Gaza.
Catskill
The Catskill is an American-international cocktail. The bourbon and maple make it American. The Herring Cherry Liqueur brings a distinctive, delicious
Reindeer Games
The addition of the cherry bitters adds a sweet glacé element, enhancing the flavours of the Cherry Heering. A fruity mule riff with slight medicinal
Santa's Favorite
Approach construction casually and finish with a flourish.
Call It A (Snow) Day
The richness of cooked cherry in Heering Cherry liqueur serves as a bridge between the spice notes brought by the brandy and cinnamon and the fruitiness
Southern Winter
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
Cherry Sour Christmas
My after Christmas drink in cold Netherlands looking for a candy tasting cocktail.
The Herbal Remedy
The drink has a lot of intensity and complexity whilst remaining perfectly balanced. This drink has the cherry flavour on the forefront whilst providing
Do You Heer What I Heer
A somewhat boozy cocktail with hint of smoke, cherry sweetness and holiday spice. My preferred mezcal is Bozal Tobasiche which has some earthy and chocolaty
Northern Lass
Based on my fiancé's favourite Christmas flavours of cherry and ginger, I decided to make an elegant drink that looked great. An homage to my partner.
San-ta-hattan
My own creation, that I and my friends really enjoy.
Senora Cereza Toma Un Humo (Mrs. Cherry has a smoke)
Cherry and lime lead transitioning to mezcal and cocoa from the bitters ending with a spicy, smoky finish.
Paper Reindeer
A Christmas festive treat. Loosely inspired by the Paper Plane except with Tiki-inspired layers of spice. Tastes exactly like Christmas. The egg white
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)
Cherry Paloma
Don't stone your cherries, but do use fresh, juicy, and ripe red or black cherries for the best drink. No infusions, cordials or syrups needed. If required,
Most Wonderful Time
Inspired by the Queen Anne chocolate covered cherries found in Advent calendars.
