Maraschino liqueur made from Marasca cherries grown near Zadar since the 1500s, the original maraschino.
History
Dominican monks in Zadar made cherry liqueur by the 16th century. Francesco Drioli began commercial production in 1759.
Ingredients
- Marasca cherries
- Sugar
- Neutral spirit
How it's made
- Pick wild marasca cherries
- Crush with the pits and ferment
- Distil
- Age in ash wood barrels
- Sweeten and bottle
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Famous brands & makers
- Maraska
- Luxardo (Italy)
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