King Peter
Description
King Peter is a long cocktail based on Cherry Heering, which was born in Denmark in 1818. This sweet and sour, easy-to-drink cocktail perfectly matches the rich flavor of cherry brandy with the refreshing taste of tonic water. With its low alcohol content, it can be enjoyed even by those who are not accustomed to alcohol. The beautiful reddish color and elegant taste has earned it the cocktail language expressing the radiance of a maiden in love.
Origin
Country of Origin: Denmark （1818年）
Peter Frederik Suhm Heering opened his herb store in Copenhagen on December 1, 1818, and began producing cherry liqueur around the same time. The first documented evidence appears in an inventory from July 1822, which recorded '65 bottles of Cherry Liquor.' Among cocktails using this liqueur, King Peter is beloved as a representative drink bearing the founder's name.
Birth Date Meaning
A princess who shines beautifully when in love
The elegant and refined taste and beautiful color of Cherry Heering represents the radiance of a maiden in love
Famous Quotes
- "The world's first cherry liqueur, after 200 years, is still the most awarded cherry liqueur" - Heering Company
Trivia
- The cocktail name derives from Peter Frederik Suhm Heering (1792-1875), founder of Cherry Heering
- Cherry Heering was born in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1818 and has over 200 years of history
- Uses a prestigious liqueur that has received purveyor certification from the Danish Royal Court
- Cherry Heering is also used as an important ingredient in famous cocktails like Singapore Sling
- Heering company owns its own farm with over 130,000 cherry trees
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Cherry Heering (Cherry Brandy) - 45 ml
- Lemon Juice - 10 ml
- Tonic Water - 適量 ml
- Ice - 適量 個
Instructions:
- Fill a tumbler glass with ice
- Pour Cherry Heering (Cherry Brandy)
- Add lemon juice
- Stir gently to mix
- Top up with tonic water
- Stir lightly again
- Garnish with lemon slice and maraschino cherry on a cocktail pick