Maraschino

/mˌæɹɐst‍ʃˈiːnə‍ʊ/

/ˌmæɹəˈskinoʊ/

[noun]

Maraschino

[NOUN]

cherry preserved in true or imitation maraschino liqueur

synonyms : maraschino cherry

a type of liqueur that is made from the distillation of marasca cherries and is often used as a flavoring in cocktails or as a dessert topping

synonyms : maraschino liqueur

What is "maraschino"?

Maraschino is a liqueur that is made from the distillation of marasca cherries, a variety of sour cherry that is native to Croatia. The liqueur has a clear and colorless appearance and a sweet and slightly bitter flavor with notes of almond. Maraschino is a versatile liqueur that can be used as a flavoring agent in cocktails and mixed drinks, and is often used in classic cocktails such as the Aviation and the Hemingway Daiquiri. It is also used in baking and cooking to add flavor to desserts and other dishes. It has a long and storied history, dating back centuries, and continues to be a favorite among bartenders and mixologists today.

Examples

1. The bakery decorated the cupcakes with a maraschino cherry on each.

2. As a kid, I used to enjoy picking off the maraschino cherries from my mom's homemade fruitcake before devouring the rest of it.

3. I love maraschino cherries.

4. I actually really love maraschino cherries.