Maraschino liqueur

Luxardo Maraschino is aged for two years in white Finnish ashwood vats before being put in bottles encased in hand-plaited straw - originally to make transportation

Five centuries of production have helped Maraska become one of the most well-known names in liqueur around the world, but there’s more to the brand than just their original Maraschino.

In last week’s column, introducing our friend maraschino liqueur, I noted that the stuff strikes some drinkers as an acquired taste. So maybe it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the universe of brands of maraschino liqueur — available in the U.S., at least — just ain’t that big. It’s barely a solar system, in fact. Yet within this small world exists some notable variety. In other words, it still pays to be picky.

6 awesome maraschino liqueur cocktails featuring your favorite your favorite Luxardo, cherry-flavored liqueur.

An old bottle of Maraschino Liqueur by Italian company Luxardo. This particular presentation seems to have been produced in the 1950s.

Ingredients 45 ml Whiskey - Straight rye whiskey 45 ml Vermouth dry 10 ml Amer Picon 10 ml Maraschino liqueur 15 ml Chilled water (omit if using wet ice)

The Marasca cherry liqueur is an essential ingredient in countless classic cocktails, including the Last Word, Aviation, Brooklyn, Hemingway Daiquiri, and early Martini variations.

Since the beginning of the 16th century Maraska Maraschino liqueur has been made from distilled Dalmatian Maraska tart cherries.

Luxardo Maraschino

Ready to kick back with delicious cocktails? Try these 4 easy Punt e Mes recipes: the Longshoreman, the smoky 1910 cocktail, the sweet and tangy Red Hook, and the unique Maximilian Affair. Each drink showcases the bitterness of Punt e Mes with a blend of rich ingredients like mezcal, Cognac, and maraschino liqueur. Perfect for impressing friends or enjoying a chill night in, whip up these cocktails in minutes and savor a burst of flavor that's sure to brighten any occasion!