Cherry season is a highpoint of the food year. In the U.S., it is mainly June and July, although seasons are not as strict as they used to be. Markets are dominated by dark red Bing cherries and, less commonly, red-tinged creamy yellow Rainier cherries. Royal Ann cherries are similar to Rainier, in fact some people claim they are indistinguishable. Royal Ann cherries are made into maraschino cherries. Yes, yellow cherries are the starting point for the glowing red entries in fruit cocktails and exotic drinks.