Luxardo The Original Maraschino Cherries | Gourmet Italian Cocktail Maraschino Cherries | for Old Fashioned, Manhattan and Desserts | Approximately 65 Cherries each Jar. Product of Italy. Luxardo Maraschino Cherries, The Original Cocktail Cherries are famous. Marasca cherries are dark red, almost black candied cherries that have been soaked in thick marasca cherry syrup. The candying process gives Luxardo Maraschino Cherries a delightful crispiness that, along with its signature taste, makes it stand out amongst other cocktail cherries.