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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.
The flavour profile of the cocktail is complex and deep, with three different and remarkable waves of flavours: The first is Dry due to presence of Cognac
The competition inspired me to use this underused liqueur and create a cocktail to get everyone in a holiday spirit.
Take your time with this one. Ideally sitting in front of an open fire with friends and family around you. Merry Christmas! The bottle of Cherry Heering
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
My family lives all over the world. One part of the world that my family lives in is The Netherlands. Every year, whether we celebrate in person or make
The Fernet Branca adds a hint of Christmas Tree and balances the sweetness of the other ingredients. The drink works without it but isn't quite the same.
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
Accessible, fruity, and surprisingly refreshing.
A mash up of a Negroni with the Remember the Maine (and the Punt e Mes aspect of a Remember the Maine riff called Remember the Alamo).
Approach construction casually and finish with a flourish.
Delightfully dark, off-sweet, and slightly fruity! A fun and accessible cocktail for anyone who wishes to make it.
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.
Created for the cherry herring cocktail contest. Pairs two of my favorite flavors, chocolate and cherry and adds in a nice Demerara rum for a great festive
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
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
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