Italian producer Luxardo (www.luxardo.it) is presenting its quintessential range of luxury liqueurs and cocktail essentials for Christmas 2026 celebrations.
Established in 1821 and managed by the founding family’s sixth and seventh generations, Luxardo offers over two centuries of heritage and Italian craftsmanship. Choose from the ultimate stocking filler for home cooks & mixologists, Luxardo Original Maraschino Cherries (RRP: £12.99 per 400g jar); Luxardo Limoncello (27% ABV, RRP: £21.99 per 70cl bottle) – a bright citrus touch for Christmas entertaining; rich & velvety winter warming treat, Luxardo Amaretto di Saschira (24% ABV, RRP: £20.00 per 70cl bottle) and Luxardo Maraschino Originale (32% ABV, RRP: £29.00 per 70cl bottle) – the connoisseur’s heritage gift. Available from The Whisky Exchange, Master of Malt, Amathus and Amazon.
Whether stocking the home bar for festive entertaining, searching for the ideal stocking filler for a cocktail enthusiast, or sourcing a luxurious Secret Santa present under £30, Luxardo offers high impact gifts for every taste and budget.
Luxardo Original Maraschino Cherries – The Ultimate Stocking Filler for Home Cooks & Mixologists (RRP: £12.99 per 400g jar)
First produced in the late 1800s, Luxardo Original Maraschino Cherries remain the gold standard in the world’s best cocktail bars. Made with 50% whole candied Marasca cherries and 50% natural Marasca syrup, they contain zero preservatives, artificial thickeners, or added colourings. Today, like in the golden age of cocktails, Luxardo Original Maraschino Cherries are used in the worlds’ best bars and by the most famous mixologists as a garnish in their creations. Maraschino cherries are a tasty topping for cakes and trifles. Add them to fruit salads, sundaes and creamy cheesecakes. You can also chop them up to add to cookie and brownie batter.
Festive Usage Suggestions:
- As a Garnish: The essential finishing touch for Aviation, Manhattan, Old Fashioned, or Sour serves. They’re ideal for sodas and mocktails too. Balance a dark red cherry on top of a milkshake or pink lemonade.
- Sweet Mixology: Use the rich, natural Marasca cherry syrup as a flavoured sugar substitute in winter cocktails.
- Festive Desserts: Spoon over vanilla bean gelato, Christmas pudding, or dark chocolate desserts for an indulgent festive treat.
Luxardo Limoncello (27% ABV) – A Bright Citrus Touch for Christmas Entertaining (RRP: £21.99 per 70cl bottle)
Produced according to the family’s traditional 1905 recipe, Luxardo Limoncello is an authentic, artisanal Italian liqueur made with real lemons from Southern Italy. By infusing alcohol with lemon peels, pulp, and juice, Luxardo captures a vivid citrus character and natural aroma.
- Tasting Notes: Bright, refreshing, and intensely aromatic with a perfectly balanced lemon tang.
- Festive Usage Suggestions:
- Aperitivo Hour: Serve well chilled in cold glassware or lengthen with tonic water or soda for a refreshing pre-dinner drink.
- Sweet Pairings: Drizzle over lemon sorbet, artisan gelato, or citrus tarts to brighten heavy festive feasts.
Luxardo Amaretto di Saschira (24% ABV) – A Rich & Velvety Winter Warming Treat (RRP: £20.00 per 70cl bottle)
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, Luxardo Amaretto di Saschira extracts its almond flavour from the essential oils found naturally in the pits of cherries, peaches, and apricots. This time-honoured technique produces a smooth, layered liqueur with exceptional depth.
- Tasting Notes: Rich and sweet almond profile, complimented by a fragrant bouquet and a subtle hint of vanilla on the palate.
- Festive Usage Suggestions:
- To Sip: Savour neat or over ice as a velvety post-dinner drink.
- In Cocktails: The ideal base for a classic Amaretto Sour or elevated festive winter warmers.
Luxardo Maraschino Originale (32% ABV) – The Connoisseur’s Heritage Gift (RRP: £29.00 per 70cl bottle)
Housed in its iconic hand-plaited straw bottle, a tradition dating back to its origins in Zara to protect bottles during transport, Luxardo Maraschino Originale is crafted using Girolamo Luxardo’s original 1821 recipe. Marasca cherries, including their leaves and branches, are steeped in larch vats for up to three years before being distilled in copper pot stills and aged in ash.
- Tasting Notes: Crystal clear with strong aromatic spirits and roasted nuttiness on the nose; smooth yet sharp on the palate with hints of dark chocolate, vanilla, and orange marmalade.
- Festive Usage Suggestions:
- To Sip: Serve neat as an elegant digestif after Christmas dinner.
- In Cocktails: An essential base for classic cocktails such as the Last Word, Aviation, or Martinez.
- In Desserts: Drizzle over fresh fruit salads (oranges, pineapples, strawberries), incorporate into festive confectionery, or use as a flavour boost in homemade ice creams and baking.
SIGNATURE FESTIVE COCKTAIL SERVES
Impress guests at holiday gatherings with these effortless, high flavour cocktail serves created for home bartending:
WINTER SPRITZ
A crisp, effervescent citrus twisted serve
- 50ml Luxardo Limoncello
- 25ml Dry White Wine
- 15ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- Top with Ginger Ale or Ginger Beer
Method: Build over ice in a wine glass.
Garnish: A lemon wheel and fresh ginger slice.
AMARETTO, SPICED RUM & COKE
A rich and warming classic
- 25ml Luxardo Amaretto di Saschira
- 25ml Spiced Rum
- Topped with Coca-Cola
Method: Build over cubed ice in a highball glass.
Garnish: Luxardo Original Maraschino Cherry or orange slice.
