Recipes entered into the 2023 Heering Cherry Christmas Cocktail Competition

Bittersweet Love

The idea was to create a flavor similar to the cherry sauce that inside luxardo cherries.

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

San-ta-hattan

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

Heeringway Daiquiri

Wintery take on a Hemingway Daiquiri.

Oh Holly Jolly Cyanide

With the origins of 'oh holly jolly cyanide' I had a slight idea on what to do. . Christmas isn't Christmas without your homely spices, comfy pyjamas,

Dutch Roots

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

Red Herring

I originally made this during Covid because I had a bottle of Cherry Heering that I had never used and when I tasted it. It was sweet. I thought it would

Mrs Greaves

Do not substitute the vanilla dusting for extract as it will overpower the drink, as will adding maraschino juice that will also over power the balance

The Last Heering

A fresh and herbal cocktail that blends the sweet note of the Cherry Heering with the liquorice and herbal notes of Chartreuse. A fresh and slightly dry

Cherry Ripe Manhattan

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

Cherry Dasher

For lovers of cherries featuring traditional holiday flavors of bourbon, ginger and cinnamon spiced apple, balanced with aperitif wine for a mildly bitter

Santa Cheers

Black Forest Gateau vibes with a hint of vanilla. Can still be enjoyed by Real Ale enthusiasts as it is not overly sweet.

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.

Family reunion, spill the tea

For a higher ABV cocktail, substitute hibiscus tea with hibiscus infused rum. I suggest Wray & Nephew.

Santa's Little Helper

Inspired by classic tiki recipes, this extra boozy nightcap is just what santa needs to get through his busiest night of the year.

Immortality Darling

Chocolate notes coming from the Woodford Reserve Double Oak and mole bitters complement the baking spices from angostura, cinnamon, and calvados. An orange