Maraschino Cherry (Noun)
Meaning 1
Dalmatian bitter wild cherry tree bearing fruit whose juice is made into maraschino liqueur.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The maraschino cherry is a type of Dalmatian bitter wild cherry tree, grown primarily for its fruit used in liqueurs.
- In the late 19th century, a new process for preserving maraschino cherries became popular.
- Maraschino cherries, particularly the sour cherry variety, retain their unique flavor when preserved in sugar syrup.
- Bartenders garnish cocktails with maraschino cherries to add an explosion of flavor and color to the drinks.
- Whole preserved maraschino cherries can be pitted and the juice used to make homemade maraschino liqueur.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Cherry preserved in true or imitation maraschino liqueur.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- She carefully placed a maraschino cherry on top of the sundae before serving it to the customer.
- The bartender dropped a maraschino cherry into the classic Manhattan cocktail for garnish.
- Maraschino cherries are often used in baking and cooking to add an intensely cherry flavor.
- The tropical drink was complete once the maraschino cherry was added to the cocktail umbrella.
- In many classic cocktails, a maraschino cherry serves as a garnish, adding a visual and fruity element.