3 Cocktails We Love with Cherry Heering

We have tried far too many fruit liqueurs to tell you that there is a vast and terrible world of them out there. However, a few stand out as genuinely well-made goods that have authentic flavors without being overly sweet or using bright artificial coloring. Cherry Heering is one of the best.

Cherry Heering has been delighting cocktail lovers for nearly 200 years. This Danish cherry liqueur brings a complex, sweet-tart flavor to drinks, enhanced by its rich ruby color. Here are three delicious cocktails featuring this versatile liqueur.

Easy: Cherry Soda

This refreshing drink is perfect for gatherings and incredibly easy to make.

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine:

  - 1.5 oz vodka

  - 0.75 oz Cherry Heering

  - 0.75 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice

  - 0.25 oz simple syrup

2. Shake well and strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.

3. Top with 2 oz club soda.

4. Garnish with lemon wheels and fresh cherries.

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Intermediate: Cherry Old Fashion

A delightful twist on the classic Old Fashioned, this drink balances the boldness of rye whiskey with the sweetness of Cherry Heering.

Instructions

1. In a mixing glass with ice, combine:

  - 2 oz Rittenhouse rye

  - 0.75 oz Cherry Heering

  - 0.25 oz simple syrup

  - 2 dashes Angostura bitters

  - (Optional) 1 dash orange bitters

2. Stir until well chilled, then strain into a rocks glass over ice.

3. Garnish with a cherry and a large twist of lemon peel, expressing the oils over the drink.

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Advanced: Cherry Thistle

This cocktail offers a sophisticated twist on the whiskey sour, featuring the added depth of Cherry Heering.

Instructions:

1. In a cocktail shaker without ice, combine:

1.5 oz. Cutty Sark Prohibition Scotch

1 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice

  - 0.75 oz Cherry Heering

0.25 oz simple syrup

1 egg white

2. Shake vigorously without ice (a dry shake) to froth the egg white.

3. Add ice and shake again (a wet shake) until well chilled.

4. Strain into a cocktail glass.

5. Garnish with a cherry.

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Enjoy these delicious cocktails that highlight the unique flavor of Cherry Heering!