maraschino cherry

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maraschino cherry

A cherry preserved in a sweet red syrup. Until the early 1900s, the syrup was composed of maraschino.

maraschino cherry

(Cookery) a cherry preserved in maraschino or an imitation of this liqueur, used as a garnish

mar′aschi′no cher′ry

a cherry preserved in maraschino or imitation maraschino.

[1900–05]

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Noun	1.	maraschino cherry - Dalmatian bitter wild cherry tree bearing fruit whose juice is made into maraschino liqueur marasca cherry, Prunus cerasus marasca, marasca Prunus cerasus, sour cherry, sour cherry tree - rather small Eurasian tree producing red to black acid edible fruit marasca - small bitter fruit of the marasca cherry tree from whose juice maraschino liqueur is made
	2.	maraschino cherry - cherry preserved in true or imitation maraschino liqueur maraschino confection, sweet - a food rich in sugar

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maraschino cherry

n → marasca

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He took the great, round world in his hand, so to speak, familiarly, contemptuously, and it seemed no larger than the seed of a Maraschino cherry in a table d'hote grape fruit.

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When the bar first opened over 20 years ago, drinks were served in tall glasses complete with orange slice and maraschino cherry garnish, along with glass drink stirrers topped with tropical creatures, like flamingoes, dolphins or pineapples.

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In February 2018, Seneca Foods completed its acquisition of Burnette's maraschino cherry business in Traverse City, Mich., allowing the public company to supplement its existing maraschino operations.

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While most such wines have only limited texture, this one amply compensates with bright, bramble and maraschino cherry fruit supported by a smooth chocolate and clove background but little tannin.

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1 maraschino cherry Add the advocaat and lemonade to a tall glass filled with ice.

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Ten, 25ml sweet vermouth, 5ml maraschino liqueur, 2 dashes orange bitters, 1 orange for the twist, 1 maraschino cherry.

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For a final flourish, pop a maraschino cherry or slice of banana on top.

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If desired, top each cupcake with a long-stemmed maraschino cherry.

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Her name was given to the era's alcohol-free cocktail and the original Shirley Temple drink was a mix of ginger ale and orange juice with a splash of grenadine and topped with a maraschino cherry.

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Bright raspberry flavors give way to hints of maraschino cherry and light oak, the company reports.

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The maraschino cherry has come of age, thanks to officials at Twisted Cherries, LLC, who have introduced a line of alcohol-infused cherries to the market.

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It's comprised of a soft-frozen custard called a semifreddo that's flavored with vanilla and topped with amaretti cookie crumbles and a maraschino cherry. Yaruss and Coitun get the cream that they use from Dakin Dairy, and the desserts contain no preservatives.

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