The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3484 — Maraschino Liqueur
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3484 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Combine 5 bottles raspberry water, 1½ bottles cherry water, ¾ bottle orange-blossom water, 15 pounds sugar and 5–6 bottles the strongest grain spirit purified with charcoal.
Pour into a large bottle, cork and seal with resin, and leave in a pantry for six months.
Then carefully transfer to another bottle and filter the sediment through flannel into a separate bottle.
Historical editorial note: These historical spirit strength, storage and filtration practices are archival and do not validate modern safety.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3484. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.