I’m hosting a party Wednesday night for 100 people and a big seudah on Thursday. Aside from the logistics involved in hosting that many people, I had to decide what food and drinks to serve. So, I’ve decided to go for classic cocktails made with Cherry Heering!
After all, everything retro is hot now. From the retro style displayed on the small screen in shows like Mad Men and PanAm to some very familiar fashions making their way down the runway again at New York Fashion Week – what’s old is new again. So, I figured why not make a retro-theme Purim complete with everyone’s favorite retro Liqueur – Cherry Heering.
In case you missed the craze the first time around, just know that in the late 60’s and 70’s you could find a bottle of Cherry Heering in almost every Jewish home and shul – it was the liqueur to have. So, whether you are feeling nostalgic, or if you just want a delicious and versatile liqueur on hand, maybe you should stock up on some too.
Besides, it goes wonderfully with hamantaschen or other sweet treats in Purim baskets and after Purim, I plan to use any extra for parties or Shabbos dinners. It’s great because Cherry Heering and the equally delicious new Coffee Heering Liqueur are both certified OU Kosher and Parve!
So, to give you an idea of what I’m planning here are a few delicious recipes I’m considering for the menu:
Cherry Royal
1 part Heering Cherry Liqueur
4 parts champagne or sparkling wine
Pour Cherry Heering liqueur and champagne into a champagne flute and serve ice cold.
Cerry Fizz
2 oz Cherry Heering Liqueur
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Carbonated water
1 Cherry
Shake Cherry Heering and lemon juice over ice and pour into a highball glass with 2 ice cubes in it. Ad carbonated water and a cherry.
Cherry Ginger Martini
1 part Heering Cherry Liqueur
1 part lemon juice
1 part simple syrup
1 small piece of fresh ginger
Muddle fresh ginger in a mixing glass. Add Cherry Heering Liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup and ice. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Note: muddling simply means crushing, so use a muddling bar tool or simply back of a large wooden spoon to crush the fresh ginger pieces.
Coffee Sourz
1 part Heering Coffee Liqueur
1 part lemon juice
1 part simple syrup
Fill a shaker with ice. Add ingredients, shake well and serve in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lemon slice and a cherry.
If you need a few cooking ideas for Purim as well, then be sure to check out this cool Yiddish Cooking Video created by the Jewish Forward! By the way, as the name would imply it is actually in Yiddish and has English subtitles. http://youtu.be/B0EttJLP2BE
Below is a list of stores in the New York Metro area that carry the mini bottles of Cherry Heering & Coffee Heering Liqueur. Sorry, but there aren’t any online retailers available.
All in all, i’m excited about this year’s party. So, who’s joining me?
SYOSSET WINE CELLAR
38 COLD SPRING ROAD
Syosset, NY 11791
DEEP MOUNTAIN
490 KINGS HIGHWAY
BROOKLYN
11223
BOTTLES & CASES
99 E MAIN STREET
HUNTINGTON
11743
WAREHOUSE W & S INC
735 BROADWAY
NEW YORK
10003
CENTRAL WINE & SPIRITS
227 COLUMBUS AVE
NEW YORK
10023
MB VINEYARDS
2388 NOSTRAND AVENUE
BROOKLYN
11210
LIQUORS GALORE
1212 AVENUE J
BROOKLYN
11230
HAKEREM WINE & LIQUOR
141-22 JEWEL AVENUE
FLUSHING
11366
JR DISCOUNT LIQUORS
164-24 69TH AVE
FLUSHING
11367
117 FARMERS LIQUORS
117-43 FARMERS BLVD
ST ALBANS
11412
A TOUCH OF SPIRIT
4803 16TH AVENUE
BROOKLYN
11204
BORO PARK W & L
5510 13TH AVE
BROOKLYN
11219
BUBBLE LOUNGE
5107 16TH AVE
BROOKLYN
11204
THE WINERY
4616 18TH AVENUE
BROOKLYN
11204
PENINSULA W & L
208 FRANKLIN PLACE
WOODMERE
11598
Originally published: March 5, 2012