Print Recipe. The sweet sundae-topper has its origins in Yugoslavia and northern Italy. But soon, that original, burgundy-hued Luxardo maraschino was joined by a whole Rothko color wheel of lurid U.S.-made knock-offs, soaked in cheaper preserving syrups. Use her recipe w/o lemon, add nutmeg, a stick of cinnamon, and Luxardo Maraschino liqueur. Perfect for Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, etc. I bet you have had Luxardo cherries if you’ve ever ordered a cocktail and it had a really delicious cherry in it as garnish. Homemade Maraschino Cherries. For centuries, merchants had used marascas - small, bitter, black wild cherries - to make a sweet liqueur. These homemade maraschino cherries are so amazing. That little bite of cherry becomes a part of the drink we didn’t know was missing, but now we can’t do without. Save Pin Print. Once that's done, you can wash and prep your fresh cherries. I have not tried this yet, so putting it here for safekeeping! While her’s may be delicious, she is claiming to make a natural version of bad supermarket maraschino cherry. We prefer fresh cherries, but if you only have fresh maraschino cherries on hand, those will work, too. Votes: 1 Rating: 5 You: Rate this recipe! Adapted from Meal Master. By michele pruett. If you can’t wait, you should try my Cherrytastic Manhattan. Either that or maybe it was a brandied cherry. The modern "maraschino cherry"—that bright-red specimen spotted ubiquitously on grocery store shelves, in ice cream parlors, and across dive bars alike—was created in a lab. “The first taste is with the eye, and in the days before social media, the maraschino cherry offered a huge visual bounce,” notes Brown. Have you ever had Luxardo Cherries? On day one you brine them and on day two you put them in the sugary syrup that turns the sweet cherries into the maraschino cherries. A cherry … Email. There are two basic types of cherries, sweet and sour. The cherry at the bottom of the glass isn’t just pretty anymore. The Process Of Making Homemade Maraschino Cherries. Just make sure they're nice and clean! They add that special *something*. Facebook Tweet. Day three is spent doing the actual canning of the cherries. 16-ounce jar maraschino cherries; 3/4 cup (149g) sugar; Instructions. Homemade Luxardo Cherries (aka Maraschino Cherries) can really elevate a cocktail. Gallery. To prep your fresh cherries, remove the stem and pits. One reason for this was pure cosmetics. Try these and you will never tolerate the bright red store-bought ones again! The word cherry comes from the name of a Turkish town, Cerasus, and cherries have been known for over 2,000 years. Send Text Message. Part of the flavor came from crushed cherry stones, which have an almond-like flavor. This one is for grown-ups only. Most important part. Drain the cherries, reserving 1/4 cup of the juice. Homemade maraschino cherries are also awfully good on ice cream, but don’t let the kids catch you. Combine the 1/4 cup cherry juice and sugar in a medium-sized saucepan, and cook over medium heat until the sugar is mostly dissolved (it should be more liquid than granular), 2 to 3 minutes. Share. Make your own Maraschino cherries! If you buy a jar of real luxardo maraschino cherries, they are delicious but expensive. Next week I will bring you a new cocktail recipe featuring these homemade maraschino cherries. Although maraschino cherries can be made from any of the many kinds of cherry, they are usually made with the sweet cherry known as a Royal Ann. You only need a couple ingredients to make your own wonderful maraschino cherries.