Luxardo Maraschino Originale 750ml

The Luxardo Maraschino Originale is a definitive Italian cherry liqueur. This 750ml bottle holds a crystal-clear spirit based on a secret formula from 1821. It represents the benchmark for all maraschino liqueurs globally. The spirit requires a lengthy, four-year production process.

The liqueur uses Luxardo’s own sour marasca cherries. The full cherry—including leaves, pits, and stems—undergoes alcoholic infusion in larch-wood vats for up to three years. Distillation then occurs in traditional copper pot stills. The resulting distillate matures in ash-wood vats. This process creates a complex flavour profile. The aroma features roasted nuttiness and strong cherry distillate. The taste is smooth yet sharp, with hints of dark chocolate, vanilla, and orange marmalade. Its traditional green bottle is famously hand-plaited in straw.

Bartenders highly value this liqueur for its intensity and complexity. It remains an essential component of classic cocktails like the Aviation, the Last Word, and the Martinez. The Luxardo Maraschino Originale has won significant recognition, including a Gold Medal at the International Spirits Challenge (ISC) in 2019. Enjoy this outstanding Italian spirit in a cocktail or neat as a sophisticated digestif.