Gourmet Maraschino Cherries, 2.2 lbs can

These make the Old Fashioned special.

If you're making old fashioneds, you want these cherries. They perfectly finish the taste of the cocktail. Those bright red maraschino cherries do nothing for the flavor. Go ahead. Be a cherry snob and get these. The cans are the least expensive option that we have found.

Was out for dinner with my wife and ordered an old fashioned after we’d finished eating. I always eat the cherry after I’ve finished the drink. There were two very dark red cherries on the swizzle stick and, with some trepidation, I nibbled on one of them. I’m fairly certain that my eyebrows actually left my forehead… my wife gave me a look that asked “why are your eyebrows hovering six inches over your forehead?” I don’t think I’d ever expected that much out of a simple cocktail cherry. All goofy jokes aside- I asked the waiter about the cherries- he said “Oh, yeah, everyone loves the Luxardo cherries. They’re expensive but totally worth it.” I spent a few minutes on Amazon, when we got home, and ordered the giant sized 2.2 pound can. If you’re looking for an excuse to eat these cherries (but can’t get away with a cocktail, ha ha) they’re also great on top of ice cream. Seriously- these will make you forget about those Shirley Temple maraschino cherries forever. I don’t wait until I’ve finished my old fashioned before I eat the cherries any more… I eat them first!

Pairs perfect with an old fashion and just plain delicious! It tastes rich, sweet and fresh! Definitely worth every penny!

These maraschino cherries are the best. I was hesitant to order them because all of the reviews show dented cans. Mine arrived in a paper bag, so I didn’t have much hope, but it was well wrapped in bubble wrap and there NO DENTS!

I can’t say enough good things about these cherries! Did I need them? No. Am I glad I bought them? Oh yeah. These are nothing like the store bought bright red cherries you buy, these are dark, sweet-tart, with a little al-dente chew to them. Just perfect in my opinion. The syrup is lovely too, thick, almost boozy taste to them. I had to open them right away even though I wasn’t making a drink or baking anything, I just wanted to test them out; now I keep sneaking back to the jar with a spoon for no other reason but to have “just one more bite”. Damn these are great, I will be definitely buying more!

Buy one can for your recipes and a second can to eat with a spoon. They're that good. These are NOTHING like the grocery store variety and you will be amazed at the deep luxurious flavor and the intoxicating aroma. Like nothing I've ever experienced.

Best cherries for an Old Fashioned cocktail!