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Daniel Jones’ Avatar Daniel Jones
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.
Alexander Timofeyev’s Avatar Alexander Timofeyev
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.
Daniel Jones’ Avatar Daniel Jones
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.
Dave Humpal’s Avatar Dave Humpal
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
Daniel Jones’ Avatar Daniel Jones
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.