The Best Cocktail Cherries

The cocktail cherry is a ubiquitous garnish, from the Manhattan and old fashion to the pina colada, or the non-alcoholic Shirely Temple, countless drink recipes call for the candied maraschino cherry. As featured in ‘The New York times’, ‘Food and Wine’ to list a few, Luxardo Maraschino classic brand remains always at the forefront. The story of Luxardo starts in 1821 when Girolamo founded the distillery in the town of Zara (Venetian capital at the time). After the destruction of WW11 curbed production, Girolamo’s great grandson Giorgio moved the distillery to Torreglia, Italy, bringing Luxardo’s beloved cherries. Luxardo eventually became the biggest production of the Maraschino, in 1998 when Matteo Luxardo (7th Generation of the family-owned business) joined the family business, he registered the fruit with local agricultural authorities, securing the name ‘Luxardo Marasca Cherry.’ Luxardo Maraschino cherries are used worldwide by distinguished chefs and sommeliers, the brand continues it’s legacy for the best Cherries in the world.