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12th October 2024 at 06:24
I've never tried Cherry Heering and don't want to add seldom used bottles to my blooming bar (many are on the ground and some in my bedroom). I've searched for substitutions and haven't seen Luxardo cherry syrup from the jar of cherries as a sub. I understand that it's non alcoholic so maybe that's why, but in a cocktail like The Simon where it calls for only 1/4oz Heering I'd be interested to know what people who've tried Heering & Luxardo syrup think.
23rd July at 02:27
This discussion is quite old now, but I'd like to add that compared with Heering, Luxardo Sangue Morlacco will give you a cleaner, less syrupy cherry note. I prefer it & it's available here in Diffords shop too.
23rd July at 03:24
I like that one also. Indeed that's what's in the cabinet now. Cheers!
1st April 2025 at 07:14
Greetings Daniel. To be sure, there are a lot of ways to get that rich cherry flavor into a cocktail and Cherry Heering is one of the best. Assured, you might not go through it right away, but you will be glad you have it, IMHO.
22nd November 2024 at 17:20
I agree with Dave, I think the maraschino cherry syrup would be an okay substitute, particularly at just 1/4 oz. I think adding a teaspoon of Cynar or Averna, if you have one of those, will balance out the sweetness while adding the herbal component that the syrup is missing.
23rd November 2024 at 05:10
Nice suggestion. I have both and will try them in the 2:1 syrup to Cynar or Averna in cocktails that call for Heering.
21st November 2024 at 23:33
Daniel, I think the syrup would be a decent substitute. Aside from the alcohol taste, they're in the same ballpark
23rd November 2024 at 05:05
Thanks. It's always nice to find substitutes for something that may not be a crucial ingredient in a cocktail.