Originally Posted by
whackyjacky
I find Maraschino cherries disgusting. In the old days when I worked for people who used them, I often thought I'd rather stick my hand in a jar of donkey piss than into that sticky sweet goo. Unless your body has a specific need for Red Dye #2, stay away and don't put any of that crap in a Manhattan. Find some dark cherries marinated in booze or do it yourself with your liquor of choice.
I agree. Top bars use dark non-modified cherries with seeds. I just had a great Manhattan at Harry's Bar in Paris like that.