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Luxardo Maraschino Originale is still produced according to
a special formula created by Girolamo Luxardo in 1821. When Luxardo
marasca cherries are harvested at the beginning of every summer, they
are put in alcoholic infusion in larch-wood vats together with some leaves
and branches of the same trees for up to three years. When ready, both
the liquid and the solid parts are distilled in traditional copper pot stills,
separating the heart from heads and tails. Only the heart of the distillate
is then allowed to mature in ash-wood vats. The last process consists in
transforming the distillate in liqueur by adding a simple syrup of water
and sugar lowering the ABV to 32%. Crystal clear in colour, the aroma is
typical of marasca cherry distillate with strong alcohol spirit and roasted
nuttiness, while the taste results smooth but sharp at the same time with
hints of dark chocolate, vanilla and orange marmalade. The tall green
bottle with its red cap is still hand-plaited in straw within the company
and resembles the Maraschino bottles produced in Zara in the early days,
where the straw was placed in order to prevent damage during transportation. Luxardo Maraschino Originale can be enjoyed in many classic
cocktails or neat as an after dinner drink. It is also ideal over fruits such as
strawberries, pineapples, oranges etc. or as a flavor in confectionary and
ice creams.
GMO Free | Kosher Certified | Vegan friendly
64 Proof (ABV 32%)
THE DISTILLERY
The Past, Present, and Future of Modern Mixology
For seven generations, the Luxardo family’s premium collection of award-winning spirits and liqueurs has brought distinct flair to both time-honored bar classics and budding new cocktail creations. We hope to continue perfecting, reinventing, and inspiring the future of modern mixology with over two hundred years of our own experience… and the stories of the cocktails you create next.
Luxardo: Elevating drinks to cocktails since 1821.
AWARDS
2019
London Spirit Competition - 78 points Silver Medal
2019
International Spirits Challenge – London UK – Gold medal
London Spirit Competition - 78 points Silver Medal
2011
International Spirits Challenge - London UK Bronze Medal
World Spirits Competition - S. Francisco USA Silver Medal
2008
Wine Enthusiast Magazine - USA 90/95 Superb and highly recommended
2007
Selected as one of the Top 50 Spirits of in the USA
2002
Beverage Testing Institute - USA 90/95 Superb
Wine Enthusiast Magazine - USA 90/95 Best Buy
2001
Spirit Journal - USA 4 stars
TASTING NOTES
•Color: crystal clear
• Aroma: Kirsch eau-de-vie like with strong alcohol spirit (surprisingly so
for its abv) with roasted nuttiness and faint smoke.
• Taste: intense, thick and syrupy with sweetness partially offset by fruit
tartness. Very strong flavor
COCKTAILS
Hemingway Special
60 ml. – 2 oz. White Rhum
30 ml. – 1 oz. Fresh pink grapefruit juice
15 ml. – ½ oz. Luxardo Maraschino Originale
15 ml. – ½ oz. Fresh lime juice
5 ml. – ¼ oz. Sugar syrup (2sugar to 1 water)
Method: Shake & double strain
Garnish: Lime zest
Glass: Coupette
SHIPPING
*SHIPPING NOTICE- If possible, please use a business address for shipping. All shipments require an adult signature which is much more reliable at a place of business.
All orders usually ship within 24-48 hours unless noted otherwise
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