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Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
750ml & 64 Proof
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
3 Reviews
What is Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur?
Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur is a crystal-clear spirit with a complex flavor profile that combines sweet and tart notes, making it a versatile ingredient in classic cocktails like the Aviation and the Last Word. Interestingly, despite its name and clear appearance, this liqueur is actually made from the entire Marasca cherry—including the pits, stems, and leaves—which are crushed and distilled together, creating a unique depth of flavor that sets it apart from other cherry-flavored spirits.
Why do we love Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur?
Cocktail enthusiasts should cherish Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur for its unique production process, which involves distilling the entire Marasca cherry - pits, stems, and all - resulting in a complex, slightly bitter almond flavor that's impossible to replicate. Unlike rum, which is made from sugarcane byproducts, this Italian liqueur has been crafted by the Luxardo family since 1821 using their own orchard-grown cherries, giving it a genuine connection to terroir and tradition that's rare in the spirits world.
How do you drink Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur?
Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur shines in classic cocktails, adding a subtle cherry and almond complexity that elevates spirits-forward drinks. While it can be sipped neat as a digestif, this versatile liqueur truly comes alive in mixed drinks year-round, pairing exceptionally well with light summer fare like grilled stone fruits or rich winter desserts such as chocolate torte.
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Nose: Subtle cherry and almond aromas blend with herbal notes. Hints of vanilla and cinnamon add warmth. Light floral scents reminiscent of jasmine tea.
Palate: Smooth and syrupy texture. Initial sweetness gives way to complex flavors. Tart Marasca cherries dominate, balanced by nutty almond. Subtle spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Faint cocoa and vanilla undertones.
Finish: Long-lasting and warming. Cherry pit bitterness emerges. Lingering notes of marzipan and dark chocolate. Slight medicinal quality reminiscent of cherry cough drops. Leaves a dry, nutty aftertaste.
Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur is crafted from the leaves, branches, pits, and skins of sour Marasca cherries, which are fermented and distilled before being aged in Finnish ash wood vats for up to three years. This unique production process, which includes using the entire cherry tree and not just the fruit, results in a complex liqueur with notes of cherry, vanilla, and almond that's become an essential ingredient in many classic cocktails.
Main Ingredient: Marasca Cherries
Country of Origin: Italy
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