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
- The Gotham — Vodka, Dry vermouth, Aromatized wine, Maraschino Liqueur, Orange bitters
- El Floridita Daquiri var. 2 — Rum, Maraschino Liqueur, Lime juice, Fine sugar
- Killing Word — Herbal liqueur, Maraschino Liqueur, Ancho Reyes Verde, Lime juice, Lime
- Jaded Gin Daiquiri — Gin, Fernet Branca, Maraschino Liqueur, Grapefruit juice, Lemon juice
- JDP — Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, Apricot liqueur, Bitters, Lime juice