Crafted with precision since 1821, Luxardo Il Maraschino Originale is a timeless Italian liqueur celebrated for its exceptional quality and rich history. Made from Luxardo's prized marasca cherries, including the leaves and branches, this crystal-clear spirit undergoes a meticulous four-year process. After three years of infusion in larchwood vats and distillation in copper pot stills, it matures in ash-wood casks, resulting in a liqueur with a smooth yet sharp profile. The flavor artfully balances subtle sweetness with notes of dark chocolate, vanilla, orange marmalade, and roasted nuttiness. Perfect for enhancing classic cocktails, serving neat as a digestif, or adding gourmet flair to fruits and desserts, Luxardo Maraschino Originale embodies sophistication in every sip. Encased in its signature straw-wrapped green bottle, this vegan-friendly, GMO-free, and Kosher-certified treasure is a must-have for discerning connoisseurs.
Luxardo Il Maraschino Originale is a clear, cherry-flavored liqueur made from marasca cherries. It follows an original recipe from 1821, using cherries and components aged in larch- and ash-wood vats. The process results in a smooth, bittersweet flavor with notes of almond, dark chocolate, and vanilla.
The cherries are harvested and infused with alcohol in larch-wood vats for three years, alongside leaves and branches of the marasca cherry trees. The mixture is later distilled in copper pot stills, with only the heart of the distillate being matured in ash-wood vats. It is finally blended with sugar and water before bottling.
This liqueur has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 32% (64 proof).
It can be enjoyed neat, over ice, or as a digestif after meals. It is also a classic ingredient in cocktails like the Aviation, Martinez, and Hemingway Special. Additionally, it pairs well with fruits like strawberries or oranges and can be used in baking or desserts.
Yes, the product is GMO-free, kosher-certified, and vegan-friendly.
Unlike many liqueurs, this product is made using the entire marasca cherry, including its pits, which contribute a slightly bitter almond flavor. Its aging process in ash-wood vats preserves the purity of the distillate, and the iconic hand-plaited straw bottle design reflects its historic roots.
Luxardo Il Maraschino Originale can enhance the flavor of cakes, pastries, candies, and ice creams. It can also substitute for kirsch in recipes, lending a sophisticated cherry flavor to various desserts.
Originally created in Zadar (present-day Croatia), production has been based in Torreglia, Italy, since 1947. This historic liqueur is still crafted by the Luxardo family using their time-honored methods.
This liqueur offers a smooth yet sharp taste, with a blend of marasca cherries' tartness and nutty, roasted notes. Hints of dark chocolate, orange marmalade, and vanilla add complexity to its flavor profile.
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