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Craft Your Home Bar Cocktails with a Twist
Experiment with different flavors and balance your drinks with bitter Punt e Mes and sweet Cherry Heering. Here's a tantalizing bourbon cocktail recipe enhanced by our enrichment data.
Must-have Liquors:
- Cherry Heering - This Danish cherry liqueur, created by Peter Heering in the 1800s, offers an intense dark-cherry flavor that gives a seductive sweetness to your drinks. A little splash is all you need to add depth to your cocktails, like a Singapore Sling.
- Punt e Mes - Originating from Piedmont, Italy in 1870, this classic red vermouth serves as the perfect balance of bitter and sweet. Shake it up in a Negroni or whisk it away for a Manhattan by replacing the usual sweet vermouth.
If homemade maraschino cherries are nowhere to be found, a good commercial brand, like Luxardo, will do the trick.
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- Yield: 1 drink
- Difficulty: Simple enough for beginners
- Total Time: Less than 5 mins
- Active Time: Less than 5 mins
Ingredients (6)
- Ice
- 1 oz bourbon
- 1 oz Cherry Heering
- 1/2 oz Punt e Mes
- 1/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 Maraschino Cherry, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker or pint glass two-thirds of the way with ice.
- Add the bourbon, Cherry Heering, Punt e Mes, and lemon juice.
- Stir vigorously with a cocktail spoon until well chilled (about 30 seconds).
- Place the cherry in a chilled cocktail glass and strain the drink over it.
Make it Your Own
Feeling adventurous? Explore various cocktail alternatives with Punt e Mes and Cherry Heering:
Punt e Mes Cocktails:
- Red Hook Cocktail: Replace traditional sweet vermouth with Punt e Mes, adding maraschino liqueur and whiskey for a delightful balance.
- Carroll Gardens: Whiskey, Punt e Mes, Nardini Amaro, and maraschino liqueur combined showcase the versatility of this classic Italian vermouth.
Cherry Heering Cocktails:
- Blood and Sand: Combine Scotch, sweet vermouth, orange juice, and Cherry Heering for a striking balance of flavors.
- Remember the Maine: Categorize rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and absinthe along with Cherry Heering for a memorable cocktail.
Don't be afraid to modify these classic recipes or concoct your unique creations! Happy mixing!
- For an exceptional twist on home bar cocktails, consider a bourbon recipe that incorporates the rich, sweet flavor of Cherry Heering and the balanced bitterness of Punt e Mes. Financing for your spirits acquisition can temporarily be addressed by using a creditline, if needed.
- While homemade maraschino cherries are ideal, a quality commercial brand like Luxardo can be a suitable substitute when homemade cherries are unavailable.
- To elevate your bourbon cocktail, sparingly use the versatile Punt e Mes in Punt e Mes Cocktails like the Red Hook Cocktail or the Carroll Gardens, or pair it with Cherry Heering in drinks such as the Blood and Sand or Remember the Maine for unique flavor combinations.
