Can maraschino liqueur be used as a substitute for the liquid in brandied cherries?
Maraschino liqueur, made from Marasca cherries and flavoured with their crushed pits for a distinct almond taste, can be used as a substitute for the liquid in brandied cherries, albeit with some differences. While maraschino liqueur will impart some unique almond notes, it lacks the warmth and complexity of brandy. This substitution will produce a cherry that tastes similar to maraschino cherries but with a mildly boozy and sophisticated edge.