Recipes entered into the 2023 Heering Cherry Christmas Cocktail Competition

Snowpenhagen

If you like it a little stronger and fruitier, you should swap the white light rum with a stronger rhum agricole, e.g. the 50% Clément, matched very well

San-ta-hattan

My own creation, that I and my friends really enjoy.

Santa's Favorite

Approach construction casually and finish with a flourish.

Fur of the Reindeer

Flavor notes: furity, citrus, herbal

Stocking Stuffer

The tasting notes are chocolate covered cherries with a vanilla burst.

The King's Gimlet

As well as simple to make, this cocktail should be easy to substitute most ingredients without affecting quality. Clear apple juice in place of cloudy

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

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

Martini 1818

If you can get your hands on a bottle of Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream, I strongly recommend using that in place of the Bailey's Irish Cream. For the cold

Regina Margarita

Combining two cultures in one glass. Italian inspired flavors in a softly spiced margarita.

Brave

The Cherry Heering and Chartreuse Jaune combo is great, then added Scotch and lemon to create a shaken drink. Done for this very competition only. Prost!

The Cheer-a-key

I have a signature "Cherry Key Lime Pie Cocktail" that I created that tastes exactly like a Key-lime Pie with graham cracker crust topped with

Bauble

Bright and vibrant pear and cherry, tempered by herbal complexity and a little citrus zing.

Soda Jerk

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

It's not mulled wine?

Smoky with a cherry fruit back drop Vermouth adds depth and gives length

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