Luxardo Maraschino Originale Liqueur, Veneto, Italy

A benchmark in Italian distillation and a cornerstone of cocktail history, Luxardo Maraschino Originale Liqueur, Veneto, Italy, remains a timeless classic. Crafted from marasca cherries and aged with precision, this liqueur is still made according to Girolamo Luxardo’s original 1821 recipe. Every detail, from its crystal-clear appearance to its signature straw-plaited bottle, evokes a legacy of excellence passed down through six generations of the Luxardo family.

Product Details:

• Alcohol by Volume: 32%
• Base Ingredient: Luxardo marasca cherries, including fruit, leaves, and branches
• Distillation: Traditional copper pot stills
• Maturation: Aged in ash-wood vats
• Distiller: Girolamo Luxardo S.p.A.
• Certifications: GMO-free, Kosher certified, Vegan friendly

Sensory Description:

Brilliantly clear in color, Luxardo Maraschino Originale offers a nose redolent of kirsch eau-de-vie, roasted nuts, and faint smoke. The palate is intensely flavored and syrupy, balanced between tart marasca cherry, dark chocolate, vanilla, orange marmalade, and black pepper spice. The finish is smooth yet punchy, preserving the full essence of the marasca cherry.

Awards & Accolades:

• Double Gold – 2024, Bartender Spirits Awards
• Gold – 2019, International Spirits Challenge
• Silver – 2019, London Spirits Competition
• Bronze – 2012, International Spirits Challenge
• Silver Medal – 2012, San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Silver Medal – 2011, San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Distiller's Background:

Founded in 1821 by Girolamo Luxardo in Zara (then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire), Luxardo has remained a family-run enterprise through six generations. After enduring wartime devastation and rebuilding in Veneto, Luxardo has grown into one of Italy's most respected and enduring distilleries. The family continues to honor Girolamo’s original formula, producing its signature liqueurs, including Maraschino Originale, using time-honored techniques and locally grown marasca cherries.

Serving Suggestions:

• Neat – Sip after dinner for a smooth and spirited digestif
• Over fruit – Drizzle over fresh strawberries, pineapples, or oranges
• In desserts – Use as a flavorful addition to pastries, confections, and ice cream
• Classic cocktails – Mix into iconic drinks like the Hemingway Daiquiri, Martinez, or Last Word
• Hemingway Special – Combine with white rum, pink grapefruit juice, and lime for a refreshing twist

Why Luxardo Maraschino Originale Liqueur?

Luxardo Maraschino Originale is more than a liqueur; it’s a piece of liquid history. With nearly two centuries of legacy and craftsmanship behind it, each bottle carries the elegance of marasca cherry distillate perfected over generations. Whether you're mixing iconic cocktails or enjoying it on its own, this enduring Italian classic delivers complexity, depth, and character with every pour.