Maraschino liqueur

Maraschino is a clear, relatively dry liqueur made from Marascacherries, including the crushed pits which give it a subtle bitteralmond flavor. The cherries are processed and distilled much likebrandy, and later combined with a pure cane syrup before it is agedand filtered.

There are several distillers of this liqueur, but one of the foremost brands are produced by the Italian company Luxardo (see links)

Maraschino liqueur should not be confused with the juice from Maraschinocherries or other cherry liqueurs, that are both much sweeter.