Cherry Heering

Cherry Heering is a Danish liqueur made primarily from a specific variety of dark cherries known as Steven's cherries. The cherries are crushed and macerated in neutral spirit along with spices like cinnamon and clove. The mixture is then sweetened and aged in oak casks for several years before bottling.

No, Cherry Heering is a deep red, sweet, and spiced cherry liqueur, whereas Maraschino liqueur is clear, dry, and made from sour Marasca cherries and their crushed pits. Cherry Heering provides a rich, fruity, and syrupy texture to drinks that Maraschino does not. Bartenders use them for very different flavor profiles in cocktails.

Cherry Heering is famously known for being the key ingredient in the classic Singapore Sling, invented at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. It is also heavily featured in the Blood and Sand cocktail, alongside Scotch, sweet vermouth, and orange juice. Furthermore, it makes a fantastic addition to a standard Manhattan variation.

Cherry Heering was created in 1818 by Danish merchant Peter F. Heering. From the very beginning, it was packaged in its iconic round bottle, which has remained largely unchanged for over a century. It quickly became a staple in the high-end bars of Europe during the golden age of cocktails.