With a mixer: Heering Cherry is great when paired with chilled soda water, Coke, Champagne, or Prosecco.

Both liqueurs are sweet and cherry-flavored, but with the Maraschino liqueur, the cherry flavors are less pronounced. On top, Maraschino adds a subtle herbal note and is far less sweet than Heering Cherry liqueur. It contains barely any sugar but a whopping 40% ABV instead. Maraschino is also clear in color - not red like Heering Cherry. How to serve In 1818, the Heering family created their very first cherry liqueurin Copenhagen, Denmark. The Heering family used slightly crushed ripe cherries -without removing the pits- and a spice blend soaked in a neutral spirit. The resulting liquid had to age in oak casks for up to five years. Serve the liqueur straight up in a chilled liqueur glass. Serve it with just one small piece of dark chocolate and slowly indulge in the rich bittersweet flavors. Kirsch is a short form for a German cherry Brandy variant. The full name for this product is Kirschwasser, which translates to cherry water. Both these products classify as Cherry Brandies. However, the term Brandy might be confusing as neither product is macerated in Brandy but neutral grain spirits like Vodka. Heering Cherry Liqueur vs. Luxardo Maraschino LiqueurThe main difference between Kirsch and Cherry Heering is that Kirsch is a clear, dry, and slightly bitter spirit usually bottled at 37% ABV (74 proof) to 43% ABV (86 proof). Cherry Heering, on the other hand, is significantly sweeter. It is of dark red color, is less alcoholic (24% ABV; 48 proof), and has a more pronounced cherry taste. Heering cherry liqueur has an intense and natural cherry flavor comparable to stewed plum and cherry jam. Yet, it is more balanced due to the natural tartness. It's sweet and rich but without the artificial cough-syrup-like taste. The aftertaste offers hints of almonds. That's mainly due to using whole crushed cherries, including the stones, during the soaking process. The cask-age maturation develops the flavor profile and leads to a complex and balanced cherry taste. Substitutions If you look for a fitting garnish, you can go with lemon wheels or peels and a (Stevens) cherry. The history The best way to experience the rich flavors of Heering Cherry is when served chilled in combination with a piece of chocolate. The flavor combination of chocolate and cherries works great and is a classic for a reason.