Luxardo Girolamo Luxardo 750ml

Product Description

Luxardo Girolamo Luxardo 750ml: Maraschino Originale Cherry Liqueur Made from the Whole Marasca Cherry Tree

The shortened catalog title refers to Luxardo Maraschino Originale, confirmed by the bottle image and UPC attached to this listing. First created by Girolamo Luxardo in 1821, it is a dry, clear Italian cherry liqueur rather than a jar of cocktail cherries or a syrup.

Luxardo uses the fruit, pits, leaves and bark of the Marasca cherry tree, then allows the distillate to mature in ash-wood vats. The producer describes a production cycle of more than four years, creating a profile that combines cherry fruit with almond-like kernel notes and a distinctly herbal finish.

Maraschino Originale is a bar staple because small measures can transform classic drinks such as the Aviation, Last Word and Hemingway Daiquiri. Its concentrated flavor is best treated as a modifier: too much can dominate, while a measured quarter- or half-ounce adds aroma, texture and complexity.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Marasca cherry, almond, rosewater and fresh herbs, with a faint earthy and resinous note.

Palate: Dryer than the aroma suggests, with cherry fruit, bitter almond, vanilla, floral spice and a lightly oily texture.

Finish: Long, clean and herbaceous, carrying cherry stone, almond and a restrained sweetness.

Food Pairings

• Almond biscotti: the nutty pastry mirrors the cherry-kernel and almond character.
• Dark chocolate: cocoa bitterness balances the liqueur's floral fruit and subtle sweetness.
• Cherry tart: fresh acidity reinforces Marasca cherry without making the pairing cloying.
• Aged Parmesan: salt and umami provide a savory contrast to the fragrant liqueur.

Serving Suggestions

Use 1/4 to 1/2 ounce in an Aviation, Last Word or Hemingway Daiquiri, or pour a small chilled measure after dinner. It can also be added sparingly to fruit desserts, but taste as you go because the almond-herbal profile is powerful.

Store upright in a cool, dark cabinet with the closure tightly sealed. Refrigeration is not required; the high alcohol and sugar content make it shelf stable, although excessive heat and sunlight can dull the aromatics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same as Luxardo Maraschino Cherries?
No. This is Maraschino Originale liqueur in a 750ml bottle; Luxardo cocktail cherries are a separate jarred product.

What is the alcohol content?
Luxardo USA identifies Maraschino Originale as 32% ABV, or 64 proof.

Why does it taste slightly like almond?
The production uses the whole Marasca cherry, including the pits, which contribute characteristic kernel and almond-like notes.

How long does it take to produce?
Luxardo states that Maraschino Originale is aged for more than four years as part of its traditional process.

Which classic cocktails use it?
The Aviation, Last Word and Hemingway Daiquiri are among the best-known cocktails that call for maraschino liqueur.

Is it very sweet?
It is a liqueur, but its profile is notably dry and herbal compared with cherry syrup or many fruit cordials.

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Discover more from Luxardo, or browse the Liqueur collection at Quality Liquor Store.

Sources of Information

• Luxardo USA — Maraschino Originale product and production details
• Wine Enthusiast — Luxardo Il Maraschino Originale review
• Luxardo USA — The Last Word cocktail recipe

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