Maraschino

Maraschino
TypeLiqueur
ManufacturerMaraska and Luxardo
Country of origin Croatia (at the time, part of the Venetian republic)
IntroducedIn 16th century([1])
Alcohol by volume 32%
ColorClear
FlavorSmooth but strong; a sweet liqueur with herbal, nutty and funky flavors. Not much of a cherry taste. A rounded taste and persistent aroma. Intense, flavorful finish.
WebsiteLuxardo profile Maraska profile

Maraschino (/ˌmærəˈskn, -ˈʃ-/ MARR-ə-SKEE-noh, -⁠SHEE-, Italian: [maraˈskiːno]) is a liqueur obtained from the distillation of Marasca cherries. The small, slightly sour fruit of the Marasca cherry tree (Prunus cerasus var. marasca), which grows wild along parts of the Dalmatian coast in Croatia, lends the liqueur its unique aroma.