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The vibrant red, sweet, and often nostalgia-inducing Maraschino Cherries have a surprisingly complex history that stretches back to the Adriatic coast of Europe. Originally, they were made from the tart Marasca cherry, which was preserved in Maraschino liqueur—a strong, clear distillate. This European delicacy was a prized, expensive confection. However, the modern American version of the Maraschino Cherries that we know today—bright red, intensely sweet, and uniform in appearance—was largely developed in the early 20th century in the United States, primarily in Oregon, as a method of preserving sweet cherries and providing an affordable, standardized garnish for a booming ****tail culture.