It is decorated with additional whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and chocolate shavings. Whole cherries preserved in this liqueur were known as "maraschino cherries". Maraschino cherries are occasionally added as a garnish. The Marasca cherry was also the original base cherry used to make Maraschino cherries. The traditional garnish is half an orange slice and a maraschino cherry. Garnish with a maraschino cherry, if desired. It is often decorated with maraschino cherries. Each scoop is individually garnished with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. Accordingly, most modern maraschino cherries have only a historical connection with maraschino liqueur. Stir with ice, strain into a cocktail glass and serve garnished with a Maraschino cherry. Food Inspection Decision 141 defined Marasca cherries and maraschino themselves. When Wiegand began his research, sodium metabisulfite was being used to preserve maraschino cherries. As of 2010, modern American Maraschino cherries typically use FD&C Red 40 as a colorant. It is served shaken and chilled, often with a Maraschino cherry.