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
- Six Figures — Cognac, Calvados, Pear eau de vie, Herbal liqueur, Maraschino Liqueur, Orange liqueur, Bitters, Pineapple syrup, Lemon juice, Lime juice
- Bye Bye Birdie — Maraschino Liqueur, Bénédictine, Pear Vodka, Lime juice
- Pink Elephant — Gin, Blackberry liqueur, Maraschino Liqueur, PInk Grapefruit Juice, Lime juice, Simple syrup
- JDP — Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, Apricot liqueur, Bitters, Lime juice
- Jaded Gin Daiquiri — Gin, Fernet Branca, Maraschino Liqueur, Grapefruit juice, Lemon juice