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My aim was to create a cocktail that could have been made even at the time Cherry Heering was founded, possibly for Christmas. Even if the modern version
For a milder version, substitute ginger ale. If you plan to take your time sipping, you have the option of including the ice from the shaker. It's a big
This is inspired by the flavours of our traditional family Christmas cake, fat glossy cherries, orange peel, and some warming spices. Fruity sweet raisin
The first thing you taste is the Rye and Cherry Herring that plays really well together in the mouth. And then afterwards the cherry sweetness blends into
Best made with a clean, aromatic absinthe such as St. George or La Clandestine, using only a rinse to maintain balance. Keep the lemon between 8–10 ml
We accepted our host's challenge to tweak our previous Herring Cherry competition recipe for our entry. The result is a dusky pink and bitter-sweet refresher
I originally made this with scotch. Switched to bourbon after several experiments. I compared Campari with Gran Classico - no comparison. The cognac float
This started as a riff on a Sentimental Gentleman, but I then had the inspiration to remix it as a sour. Ever so glad I did. Went with Stauning's Host
Rich, warm, bittersweet
Santa's hat with Rudolph's nose. A sweet, fruity drink that is saved from being too cloying by the heavy cream float. This drink only uses "red"
A three equal parts indulgent cocktail that revolves around Heering cherry liqueur. The dessert alter-ego of a Negroni.
The Cherry Herring is the backbone of this cocktail with it's deep fruity and almondy notes making it a perfect ingredient for a tiki style cocktail. The
For the orange swath, it should be around 3/4"x3" or 1"x2" and included in the shake.
Glass: cocktail glass ELYSIA - 260 ml PASABAHCE 86983
I came up with this idea as a way to capitalise on our busiest time of the year. I spun one of our most popular cocktails (the Long Island) into a fun
If you don't have creme de mure it can be substituted for some blackberry preserves or fresh blackberries. If you don't have absinthe 1 star anise can
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