Maraschino liqueur is distilled from cherry fruit and pits, giving it a complex, funky flavor and little fresh cherry flavor. Luxardo is a popular brand. The bottle is very tall, causing storage problems for obsessive-compulsive types.
Some popular cocktails containing Maraschino Liqueur
- Gold Cup (Clio version) — Demerara Rum, Maraschino Liqueur, Absinthe, Lime juice, Simple syrup, Orgeat
- Final Ward — Maraschino Liqueur, Rye, Herbal liqueur, Lemon juice
- Jaded Gin Daiquiri — Gin, Fernet Branca, Maraschino Liqueur, Grapefruit juice, Lemon juice
- Bargain Must Be Made — Genever, Dry vermouth, Maraschino Liqueur, Islay Scotch
- Last Word — Herbal liqueur, Maraschino Liqueur, Gin, Lime juice