maraschino

[ mar-uh-skee-noh, -shee- ]

/ ˌmær əˈski noʊ, -ˈʃi- /

a sweet cordial or liqueur distilled from marascas.

Origin of maraschino

From Italian, dating back to 1785–95; see origin at marasca, -ine¹

It turned out the bees had discovered a maraschino cherry factory in Red Hook and started bringing the syrup back to the hive.

Honey Harvest at the Waldorf Astoria’s Beehives |Josh Dzieza |August 3, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Strain over crushed ice and garnish with a lime wedge and maraschino cherry.

Lights, Camera, Cocktails |Brody Brown |October 29, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Prepare according to directions given for Apricot Salad, and stuff the halves with maraschino cherries and chopped nuts.

The Myrtle Reed Cook Book |Myrtle Reed
One dozen maraschino cherries, well-drained and chopped fine.

Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book |Mary A. Wilson

My uncle was telling me that he saw Sheridan drink five bottles at Brookes's, besides a bottle of Maraschino.

The History of Pendennis |William Makepeace Thackeray
If these cherries are packed in maraschino liqueur there would be no objection to the phrase 'Cherries in Maraschino.'

The Cherries of New York |U. P. Hedrick
In all cases serve them on a compote dish, and throw over them syrup flavored with maraschino.

Choice Cookery |Catherine Owen

maraschino

/ (ˌmærəˈskiːnəʊ, -ˈʃiːnəʊ) /

a liqueur made from marasca cherries and flavoured with the kernels, having a taste like bitter almonds

C18: from Italian; see marasca