Luxardo Cordials
Seven generations of Italian liqueur, poured in Commack since day one.
The story behind Luxardo
Luxardo began in 1821 in Zara, on the Dalmatian coast, when Girolamo Luxardo started distilling Maraschino from Marasca cherries. The family moved the works to Torreglia, near Padua in the Veneto, after the Second World War, and the company has stayed in family hands through seven generations.
That continuity matters in the glass. The Maraschino is a clear cherry liqueur distilled from the fruit, pits and leaves, not the sugary garnish syrup sold under similar names. Sambuca carries its anise straight and true, and Amaretto di Saschira keeps the almond and apricot kernel character that made the name. We have poured all three behind this counter for years.
Explore the Luxardo range
Three bottles cover the Luxardo range we keep on the shelf: a clear cherry liqueur, an anise cordial and an almond amaretto, each doing a different job.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxardo Maraschino | Cherry liqueur | 64 | Clear, dry cherry; pits and leaves give almond edge |
| Luxardo Sambuca | Anise liqueur | 76 | Straight anise, clean finish, classic with coffee |
| Luxardo Amaretto di Saschira | Almond liqueur | 56 | Almond and apricot kernel, soft and rounded |
| Luxardo Sambuca 1L | Anise liqueur | 76 | Liter format for the back bar and coffee service |
| Luxardo Amaretto 750mL | Almond liqueur | 56 | Sour cherry and marzipan notes, gentle heat |
| Luxardo Maraschino 750mL | Cherry liqueur | 64 | The cocktail workhorse; a little goes far |
Which Luxardo is right for you?
Pricing here is straightforward. The Luxardo Sambuca 1L runs $15.99, which is the value pick if you keep it for coffee and cocktails. Amaretto di Saschira in the 750mL is $22.99, and the Maraschino 750mL is $45.99, the bottle that earns its keep one dash at a time in a Hemingway Daiquiri or a Martinez. Buy Luxardo online for pickup, or call the store at (631) 343-7200 and we will confirm what is on the shelf before you drive over.
A dash transforms classic cocktails; one bottle lasts months.
Anise and espresso are old friends; the liter format keeps pouring.
Almond sweetness over ice after dinner, no fuss required.
Luxardo cocktails and pairings
These are sipping and mixing cordials, so pair them where sweetness has somewhere to go.