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
- Rubicon — Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, Herbal liqueur, Lemon juice, Rosemary
- All Jacked Up — Sweet vermouth, Mezcal, Apple brandy, Maraschino Liqueur, Fernet Branca
- Blue Collar Cocktail — Rye, Sweet vermouth, Maraschino Liqueur, Orange bitters, Bitters, CioCiaro, Lemon peel
- Chinese Cocktail — Jamaican rum, Maraschino Liqueur, Curaçao, Bitters, Grenadine
- Gold Cup (Clio version) — Demerara Rum, Maraschino Liqueur, Absinthe, Lime juice, Simple syrup, Orgeat