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.
2024-07-22 08:32:36 - Atozvodka
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!