Not your daddy’s maraschino cherries
Meet the Manhattan’s new best friend: Italy’s Luxardo Cherries are all-natural and free of dyes and other additives – just right for the grownup palate. With a sweet and tart flavor and a delightfully crisp texture, they are “far and away, the best cocktail cherries in a jar,” according to the Wall Street Journal (Feb. 17, 2007).
What’s in the jar
Luxardo Cherries hail from the marasca variety, the fruit used to make Sangue Morlacco liqueur. The product comes whole, pitted and set in its own syrup. Because the fruit is firm, the cherries serve as versatile cocktail garnishes that bring a flourish of sophistication to the bar. Available from Southern Wine & Spirits in 360 gram jars and 5.6 kilogram cans.