Cocktail of the week: Mareida’s cerezo negro – recipe | The good mixer

2026-02-20 - 13:13

Taking inspiration from Chile’s traditional borgoña, this red-wine cocktail makes for a great aperitif A Chilean twist on a wine cocktail: elegant, vibrant and built on the balance between the depth of pinot noir and the bright sweetness of cherries. It takes inspiration from Chile’s traditional borgoña, a drink where red wine meets fruit (usually strawberries), but layers in cherry liqueur and soda for a modern, effervescent edge. I sometimes add a few drops of fresh lime juice to sharpen the sweetness and make the fruit flavours really pop. It’s refreshing yet sophisticated, and a great aperitif. Nico Einersen, head chef, Mareida, London W1 Continue reading...