Post #372414 by jingleheimerschmidt on Tue, Apr 8, 2008 8:09 AM

On 2008-04-07 22:42, bewarethe151 wrote:
Hi, I'm curiuos. What Luxardo product did you buy? The wicker wrapped Maraschino Liqueur or Luxardo Bitters? I know it's a dumb question but I don't find the bitter almond taste to stand out in a cocktail. I have never had their bitters and there probably is no connection whatsoever. I guess that taste is very subjective.

[ Edited by: bewarethe151 2008-04-07 22:55 ]

Definitely the maraschino liqueur. I was worried and rechecked. Anyhow, in an attempt to better understand this liqueur, I made an Aviation. 2oz gin, 1/2oz maraschino liqueur, 1/2oz lemon juice. "Soaking" the ML with the lemon juice over ice first completely changed the characteristics. A more pronounced sour cherry flavor was produced. It was much more enjoyable. Now to experiment with this procedure in other drinks like the Zombie, Gone the Beachcomber/Demerara Dry Float.

And yes, I guess taste is subjective.

Thanks.