Recipes entered into the 2023 Heering Cherry Christmas Cocktail Competition
Christmas night
Strong cherry notes but the hazelnut and lemon juice create a chocolatey flavour, Galliano to give the drink a cake feel but can be omitted, swapping the
The Vixen
Evoking chocolate and orange takes me back to my childhood days in London, enjoying Jaffa cakes by the fire. Additionally, the clove studded orange garnish
Saturnalia
Desserty top notes of cherry and vanilla that give way to astringent and citrucy middle without ending either too sweet or too dry. Well-balanced.
The cHEERING
The gin can be increased to create a more forward gin flavor.
Danish Fizz
Smooth creamy gin with delicate cherry finish. Christmas vibes.
Cordial Invitation
Thought about how to best accentuate the mint characteristics in this rye whiskey and wanted to work with cherry heering more. I immediately thought of
Santa's Merry Helper
Whilst imbibing, make sure to accompany the experience with '(Everybody's Waitin' For ) The Man with the Bag' by Kay Starr
Holy Aroma
Great cocktail after dinner .
Eye of the storm
Fruity and smoky flavours with a chocolate undertone. Best with fresh coconut juice and lightly peated whisky.
The Vast Bird
A drink for all those cooking massive turkeys, The Vast Bird is a festive riff on The Last Word. I have always loved the equal parts format of The Last
San-ta-hattan
My own creation, that I and my friends really enjoy.
Heering Cherry Angels
This is a delightful Northern Hemisphere style Christmas cherry cocktail. The Cherry liqueur is the hero of the cocktail providing the luscious mouth
Dolly Varden
In 1900 Isaac Weinreich founded the Dolly Varden chocolate company in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine district. While he didn't invent the cherry
Cherry sour
Can add more cherry liqueur for a deeper taste, Or adjust cranberry juice to 40 mm to sharpen taste
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.
Santa's Favorite
Approach construction casually and finish with a flourish.
