luxardo Maraschino Cherry & Bitter Orange Bitters Set — 400g cherry jar + 200mL bitters for cocktails

Luxardo's variety pack pairs a 400g jar of Maraschino cherries with a 200mL bottle of Bitter Orange aromatic bitters to add authentic Italian flavor and balance to classic and craft cocktails.

Handmade by Luxardo, a family-run Italian distillery with centuries of expertise, this duo brings two complementary flavor tools to your home bar. The Maraschino cherries supply a fragrant, sweet-tart cherry note and syrup for garnishes or recipes, while the Bitter Orange bitters add concentrated citrus and herbal bitterness to lift and round drinks. Together they make it simple to recreate Negronis, Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, spritzes, and inventive nonalcoholic mixes with professional depth.

How will these ingredients change my cocktails?

Both components work on different layers: the bitters introduce precise aromatic bitterness and citrus backbone, while the cherries contribute syrupy sweetness and a perfumed cherry finish. Using them in tandem helps balance sugar, acid, and bitter notes so recipes taste more rounded and sophisticated.

• Use 2–4 dashes of Bitter Orange bitters to brighten stirred or shaken cocktails.
• Add Luxardo Maraschino cherry syrup to sweeten and glaze glass rims or build syrups.
• Drop a whole Luxardo Maraschino cherry as a garnish for aroma and visual appeal.
• Combine both in classics like the Manhattan for layered flavor complexity.

What flavors should I expect from each bottle?

Luxardo Bitter Orange bitters deliver concentrated citrus brightness with botanical and slightly bitter herbal undertones, perfect for cutting through rich spirits. The Maraschino cherries are intensely cherry-forward but floral and slightly almond-like from the traditional marasca cherry profile, carried in a clear, fragrant syrup.

• Bitter Orange: vivid orange peel, gentle quinine-like bitterness, and herbal spice notes.
• Maraschino Cherry: sweet-tart marasca cherry, floral aroma, and a silky syrup finish.
• Both are made to mix cleanly without overpowering base spirits when used in measured amounts.

How should I use and store them for best results?

Keep bitters upright in a cool, dark pantry; the small bottle is long-lasting even after opening. Store the jar of Maraschino cherries refrigerated after opening to preserve texture and flavor; use the syrup within a reasonable time for best aroma.

• Shake or stir 2–4 dashes of Bitter Orange into cocktails, or incorporate into shrubs and soda water.
• Drop whole cherries into cocktails, desserts, or on charcuterie for a sweet accent.
• Refrigerate the cherry jar after opening; refrigerate bitters only if preferred but avoid heat and light.
• Measure with bar spoons and droppers for consistent results in recipes.

Can these products be used beyond cocktails?

Yes — both items are versatile in culinary applications. The bitters can flavor marinades, syrups, and sauces in small amounts, while the cherries and their syrup brighten desserts, ice cream, and baked goods.

• Add a few bitters dashes to vinaigrettes or glaze for savory-sweet balance.
• Stir cherry syrup into sodas, lemonades, or coffee drinks for seasonal twists.
• Use whole Luxardo cherries as a topping on cakes, pastries, or cheese boards.
• Create simple syrups with the cherry syrup to sweeten cocktails or desserts.

Who is this for? This Luxardo variety pack is aimed at home bartenders, professional mixologists, and anyone who enjoys crafting elevated drinks or culinary treats. It’s an especially good choice for gift-giving, stocking a bar cart, or upgrading cocktail toolkits with authentic Italian ingredients that deliver consistent, nuanced flavor.

Ingredients

Cherries: Cherries, Sugar, Marasca Cherry Juice, Citric Acid, Glucose, Natural Color, Maraschino Flavor.