Luxardo Maraschino Originale

The iconic, original Maraschino Liqueur thats indispensable to authentic cocktails.

Luxardois a small producer in Northeastern Italy, near Venice and just west of Padua. But in our opinion, it is alsoone of the most influential and important companiesin the Spirits business. Without their contributions, the world of cocktails just wouldnt be the same. Fromspecialty Liqueurs and Bittersto the famousOriginal Gourmet Maraschino Cherrythat is heads and tales above the dyed candy drops served in common bars. The company was founded in1821by family patriarchGirolamo Luxardoand the company is still run by family members unto theseventh generation.

Luxardo Maraschino Originale is one of THE indispensable components of a well-stocked bar. There simply is no substitute. Other Cherry Liqueurs are just cherry flavoring in cheap alcohol. Luxardo Maraschino is an iconic force of cocktail mastery. It is the distilled essence of the entire Marasca cherry fruit, skin, pit, leaves, and branches. Originally designed as a delicious Aperitif, this Liqueur at 32% ABV has become essential to dozens of classic cocktails, transforming them from bottom-shelf specials to high-end bespoke masterpieces.

Smartass Corner:
The Marasca cherry is a deep, dark red fruit with a firm, drier flesh and sweet-bitter taste. It is native to Dalmatia, Croatia, and Northeastern Italy with the largest crop growing in Croatia. It has not been successfully grown any place else.