Healing Tonic
Description
The Healing Tonic is a cocktail with an exquisite balance of sweetness and refreshment, created by Danish-born Heering Cherry Liqueur and tonic water. Its impressive deep red color and the sweet-sour cherry flavor combined with the refreshing carbonation heal tired hearts and bodies. While having a 'healing' effect as its name suggests, the passionate flavors hidden within have the charm to draw out the inner strength of those who drink it. It's the perfect drink for afternoon moments or when you want to relax.
Origin
Country of Origin: Denmark （1950s）
In the 1950s, bartenders in Denmark, the home of Heering Cherry Liqueur, devised this simple cocktail to spread the appeal of this liqueur to more people. The combination with tonic water appropriately diluted the rich sweetness of cherry, creating an approachable flavor that anyone could enjoy, leading to its worldwide popularity.
Birth Date Meaning
A proud pirate empress seeking to be No.1
While having the name 'Healing,' the deep red color of cherry liqueur represents passion and ambition, and the carbonation of tonic water symbolizes vitality and energy, expressing the strong will and ambition hidden beneath a calm exterior.
Famous Quotes
- "True healing begins with awakening inner strength" - Old Danish Proverb
Trivia
- Heering Cherry Liqueur was born in Denmark in 1818 and has over 200 years of history
- Also known as a key ingredient in Singapore Sling, it's a world-famous liqueur
- May 5th is Children's Day in Japan, and cherry sweetness evokes childhood memories
- Tonic water was originally developed as a malaria prevention medicine
- The term 'pirate empress' is used as cocktail language symbolizing free spirit and adventurous heart
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Heering Cherry Liqueur - 45 ml
- Tonic Water - 120 ml
- Lime Juice - 10 ml
- Ice - 適量
Instructions:
- Add ice to a tumbler glass
- Pour Heering Cherry Liqueur
- Add lime juice
- Slowly pour chilled tonic water
- Stir lightly with a bar spoon
- Garnish with fresh cherry and lime wedge
- Be careful not to over-stir to preserve carbonation