Recipes entered into the 2023 Heering Cherry Christmas Cocktail Competition

Cherries in the Snow

Inspired by the iconic Cherries in the Snow dessert as well as the "mini beer" shot featuring Licor 43 and heavy cream, this shot was designed

Santas Spritz

For best results use a sloe gin with strong aromatic, and almond flavours, such as Elephant Sloe Gin. If using a more fruity and less aromatic sloe gin,

12 Days of Flipmas

Since Cherry Heering is so rich I wanted to make an indulgent after dinner drink resembling a warm fruit cobbler one might have over the holidays. And

Velveteen Rabbit

The drink itself leans bittersweet and is definitely in the dessert/nightcap region. The garnish is to be eaten first, as the cocoa powder leaves a lingering

Chorus Girl

I like to make Chorus Girl with the less common Cocchi Dopo Teatro, but I'm sure the standard Cocchi Torino would be fine.

Sleigh Me!

A riff on the sidecar and cable car using cherry heering.

Rudolph Punch

A punch cocktail with the refreshing taste of cherries. It has a rich but refreshing taste without being too sweet.

Soda Jerk

Add ingredients to a mixing glass. Add ice and strain over big ice cube

One day to day one

Cherry flavour would be the first tastes to notice with a subtle citrus and botanicals from the Roku gin. Coffee and hazelnut liqueur will lingers with

Heer's to You

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

Cherry Christmas Cake

I love rich Christmas spices and a warming dram in the winter. My dad (who does not have a sweet tooth, also likes a dram) does have a great love of cherries

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

Nakatomi Plaza

Cherry, citrus, sweet, herbal.

Sakura Matou

The origin of my recipe comes from one of the many anime that I watch called "Fate Stay/Night. She comes from a family of strong mages but is also

Cherry Me Down Slowly

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

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.