Recipes entered into the 2023 Heering Cherry Christmas Cocktail Competition

Out of the Woods

A moreish take on a Black Forest Gateux, perfect for any occasion.

Santas Spritz

For best results use a sloe gin with strong aromatic, and almond flavours, such as Elephant Sloe Gin. If using a more fruity and less aromatic sloe gin,

Under the Mistletoe

Cracking a fresh egg should result in 3/4oz to 1 oz, but if measuring Aquafaba, start with 3/4oz and increase to 1oz if that's more you desired foaminess!

Snake blood

If a little sweet for some a lemon twist adds a nice brightness

Fruit of Bethlehem

Delightfully dark, off-sweet, and slightly fruity! A fun and accessible cocktail for anyone who wishes to make it.

Fairytale of New York Sour

This cocktail is topped with mulled wine which can either be purchased premade from grocery stores or made via the classic recipe of red wine heated and

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

Cheery Cherry Wake Up

Put a Rocks glass in the freezer. Add all ingredients to a frozen stirring glass. Fill the stirring glass half full of ice. Stir for 10-15 seconds for

Fur of the Reindeer

Flavor notes: furity, citrus, herbal

Cherry Shakewell

I've always been partial to a Cherry Bakewell Tart! This is more like a dessert cocktail with the sweetness tempered slightly by the egg white, that also

Black Forest Martini

It was created for the company Christmas menu, then when it finally reached my hands I messed around with it swapped a few things around and perfected

Run Run Rudolph!

This cocktail is based off of Rudolph the red nosed reindeer. My name is Rodolfo and I get that reference almost every Christmas. Cherry Herring is vital

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

Burning Down the Mistletoe

First tried garnish with mint, but it smelled like burning plastic when lit.

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I originally made this during Covid because I had a bottle of Cherry Heering that I had never used and when I tasted it.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

Paper Reindeer

A Christmas festive treat. Loosely inspired by the Paper Plane except with Tiki-inspired layers of spice. Tastes exactly like Christmas. The egg white