maraschino
noun
mar·a·schi·no
ˌma-rə-ˈskē-(ˌ)nō 
-ˈshē-
-ˈshē-
ˌmer-ə-
plural maraschinos
often capitalized
1
: a sweet liqueur distilled from the fermented juice of a bitter wild cherry
2
: a usually large cherry preserved in true or imitation maraschino
Examples of maraschino in a Sentence
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Garnish with marshmallows, maraschino cherries, coconut flakes, or any ingredient unique to your family recipe.
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Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
Make these sparkle by topping them off with fizzy water and garnish with lime slices and maraschino cherries.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
Complete the presentation with a maraschino cherry for garnish.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2024
Get The Recipe 04 of 45 Millionaire Pie This pie gets its fruity yet creamy flavor from crushed pineapple, maraschino cherries, gelatin, sweet condensed milk and more.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2024
And who can forget that darling of banana splits everywhere—maraschino cherries!
—Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2024
As for the nose, and the three minutes allotted to appreciating its complexity, the 29-Year-Old hints at Muscovado sugar, cocoa, and a touch of bitter orange marmalade, with wafts of Christmas spice, maraschino cherries, and delicate citrus fruits.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2023
The drink has become increasingly sought after in recent years, particularly since Seattle mixologist Murray Stenson reintroduced the Last Word—a cocktail made of green Chartreuse, gin, maraschino liqueur and lime juice—in the early 2000s.
—Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2023
Instead of bourbon, sugar and bitters, the Badger State’s version is made with brandy and a muddled mixture of maraschino cherries, orange slices, sugar and bitters.
—Emily Heil, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2023
Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024
Make these sparkle by topping them off with fizzy water and garnish with lime slices and maraschino cherries.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
Complete the presentation with a maraschino cherry for garnish.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2024
Get The Recipe 04 of 45 Millionaire Pie This pie gets its fruity yet creamy flavor from crushed pineapple, maraschino cherries, gelatin, sweet condensed milk and more.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2024
And who can forget that darling of banana splits everywhere—maraschino cherries!
—Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2024
As for the nose, and the three minutes allotted to appreciating its complexity, the 29-Year-Old hints at Muscovado sugar, cocoa, and a touch of bitter orange marmalade, with wafts of Christmas spice, maraschino cherries, and delicate citrus fruits.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2023
The drink has become increasingly sought after in recent years, particularly since Seattle mixologist Murray Stenson reintroduced the Last Word—a cocktail made of green Chartreuse, gin, maraschino liqueur and lime juice—in the early 2000s.
—Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2023
Instead of bourbon, sugar and bitters, the Badger State’s version is made with brandy and a muddled mixture of maraschino cherries, orange slices, sugar and bitters.
—Emily Heil, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2023
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maraschino
noun
mar·a·schi·no
ˌmar-ə-ˈskē-nō
-ˈshē-
-ˈshē-
plural maraschinos
often capitalized
1
: a sweet alcoholic drink made from the juice of a bitter wild cherry
2
: a cherry preserved in true or imitation maraschino
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