maraschino
/ˌmærəˈskiːnoʊ/
noun
- A sweet, red or green cherry preserved in a flavored syrup, often used as a garnish for cocktails, desserts, and ice cream sundaes.
- She placed a maraschino cherry on top of the chocolate sundae.
- Kids love eating maraschino cherries straight from the jar.
- The bartender added a maraschino to the cocktail for a pop of color.
- A clear, sweet liqueur made from marasca cherries, originally from Croatia.
- Maraschino is often used in classic cocktails like the Aviation.
- He ordered a glass of maraschino after dinner to enjoy its fruity taste.
- The recipe calls for a splash of maraschino to enhance the dessert's flavor.
Synonyms
adjective
- Describing something that is flavored with or resembles maraschino cherries or liqueur.
- The maraschino flavor in the candy was very sweet and fruity.
- The bakery sells maraschino cupcakes with cherry frosting.
- We bought a bottle of maraschino syrup for making drinks at home.