Maraschino Liqueur

Luxardo Maraschino is one of those bottles that looks weird on the shelf but transforms cocktails. Made from Marasca cherries — pits, stems, and all — it’s clear, dry, and nothing like that bright red cherry syrup. A barspoon in an Aviation or a Last Word adds a subtle almond-cherry depth that ties everything together. It’s also great in a Hemingway Daiquiri. The Luxardo family has been distilling this since 1821 in Italy. Buy the bottle with the straw wrapping — it lasts forever and earns you bartender credibility.

Last modified on October 15, 2026