Liqueurs

Maraschino

Liqueur
28% ABV
22 drinks

Is this for me?

Choose this if…

✓You want sweetness, flavour depth and lower ABV in your cocktail.
✓Features in 22 WhatDrink drinks.

Skip if…

✗You want a dry, neutral or high-ABV spirit base.

At a Glance

90 kcalCalories

28%ABV

7.5gSugar

10.5gCarbs

LiqueurType

22Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

What is Maraschino?

Maraschino is an ingredient label commonly used for maraschino liqueur in classic cocktail recipes. It brings dry cherry, almond-like and floral notes to gin, rum, brandy and citrus drinks.

What does Maraschino taste like?

Dry, cherry-like and lightly nutty, with floral and almond-pit notes. Maraschino pairs with gin, rum, brandy, whiskey, lemon, lime, grapefruit, vermouth and bitters.

Maraschino profile

Mixability: HighIntensity: MediumDryBeginner-friendly: High

Best used for: citrus cocktails, dessert drinks, layered shots

Appears in 22 recipes
Has 3 common substitutes

Ways to use maraschino

Cocktails (22)

Maraschino is an ingredient label commonly used for maraschino liqueur in classic cocktail recipes. It brings dry cherry, almond-like and floral notes to gin, rum, brandy and citrus drinks.

Flavour profile

AlmondCherryDryFloral

Recipes using this

Observed quantities

Observed in single-serve recipes: middle half 29.57–59.15 ml; median 29.57 ml.

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 22 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml): 300
Sugar (per 100 ml): 25 g
Carbs (per 100 ml): 35 g

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Diet compatibility

Gluten-FreeCompatible
KetoNot compatible
Low-CarbNot compatible
Low-SugarNot compatible
Veganvaries
VegetarianCompatible

Based on the listed ingredient only — a public recipe facet, not medical, allergy or coeliac advice. Specific brands and preparation can change compatibility.

Reviewed substitutes

Maraschino LiqueurVery similar maraschino cherry-almond liqueur profile.

Reviewed ingredient substitution guidance. Results can vary by brand, quantity and preparation. These substitutions have not been tested in every individual recipe.

Commonly observed with

BittersLemon JuiceEgg WhiteGinBrandy

Observed co-use in the reviewed recipe corpus — not a universal pairing recommendation.

Trust & methodology

Canonical ingredient/component authority assembled from reviewed identity, recipe, flavour, nutrition, diet and substitution evidence. Observed quantities and co-use patterns are descriptive, not prescriptions or universal recommendations.

Evidence last updated: 2026-07-14T04:59:48.490055+00:00

Substitutes

How to swap Maraschino

When replacing Maraschino, match both flavor and sweetness. A liqueur substitute can change the aroma, sugar level and color of the drink at the same time.

When to choose it

When to choose Maraschino

Choose Maraschino when the drink needs sweetness plus a specific aroma or flavor accent. Use it carefully because liqueurs can change both taste and sugar balance.

Skip if

Do not choose Maraschino when...

Do not choose Maraschino when the drink is already sweet or heavy. Liqueurs add both flavor and sugar, so they need acidity, dryness, bitterness or spirit strength for balance.

What it is

What kind of liqueur is Maraschino?

Maraschino adds sweetness, aroma and a specific flavor accent. It usually needs balance from citrus, bitterness, dryness or a stronger base ingredient.

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.

Maraschino — common questions

How many cocktails are made with Maraschino?: There are 22 cocktail recipes featuring Maraschino in the WhatDrink database.
What are the most popular cocktails made with Maraschino?: Top-ranked cocktails made with Maraschino include Blue Devil Cocktail, Brandy Crusta Cocktail, Canadian Pineapple. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
What is the ABV of Maraschino?: Maraschino has an ABV of approximately 28%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Maraschino with similar ingredients at a glance.
How do I use the Maraschino sensory profile to find drinks I like?: If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Maraschino, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.