Maraschino Liqueur substitutes
The closest substitute for Maraschino Liqueur is Kirsch, which works but the drink will taste a little different. Dry cherry spirit; add a little simple syrup. In a pinch, use Cherry Liqueur or Cherry Heering.
What to use instead of Maraschino Liqueur
KirschWorks, tastes different
Dry cherry spirit; add a little simple syrup. Same amount.
Cherry LiqueurLast resort
Sweeter and jammier, without the funk. Same amount.
Cherry HeeringLast resort
Sweeter and jammier, without the funk. Same amount.
What is Maraschino Liqueur?
Maraschino is a dry, crystal-clear cherry liqueur made from Marasca cherries. Essential for Aviation, Last Word, and other classic cocktails.
16 drinks with Maraschino Liqueur
- AviationGin, Lemon Juice, Crème de Violette
- Brandy CrustaCognac, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice
- BrooklynRye Whiskey, Dry Vermouth, Amaro Nonino
- CasinoGin, Orange Bitters, Lemon Juice
- Division BellMezcal, Aperol, Lime Juice
- Fancy FreeBourbon, Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters
- Final WardRye Whiskey, Green Chartreuse, Lemon Juice
- Hemingway SpecialWhite Rum, Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice
- IBA TikiFresh Ginger, Dark Rum, Smoked Rum
- IllegalMezcal, White Rum, Simple Syrup
- Improved Holland Gin CocktailGenever, Simple Syrup, Absinthe
- Last WordGin, Green Chartreuse, Lime Juice
- MartinezGin, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters
- Mary PickfordWhite Rum, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine
- Red HookRye Whiskey, Punt e Mes
- TuxedoGin, Dry Vermouth, Absinthe
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