Tag: Luxardo cherries

Before Prohibition, maraschino cherries were famously made by soaking sour marasca cherries in a special liqueur. But after the alcohol ban, the process was completely changed, meaning the vast majority of bright red, mass-produced maraschino cherries today contain zero alcohol. Specialty cocktail cherries, however, often contain alcohol.

Cherries themselves are naturally gluten-free, yet the answer to whether maraschino cherries have gluten is not so straightforward. The intricate processing required to transform fresh cherries into the sweet, vibrant red garnishes means careful label reading is essential for anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.