A liqueur you must try!

I like to work with different kinds of ingredients, this week I chose Chambord Raspberry! When I first smelled a glass of Chambord, I noticed a strong raspberry flavor which is then followed by vanilla. A sip reveals something a little bit sharper, almost like a distant note of citrus. I also tasted a honey note.

It took my not so long before I created a cocktail that really helped these ingredients pop out! You could drink Chambord straight, but it is a brilliant product to work with and to use in all sort of drinks, you can use it in sodas and even pour it over your dessert if you're not up for the idea of making a cocktail with it.

“Here's to alcohol, the rose colored glasses of life.”

The History of Chambord Raspberry liqueur

The Chambord brand was founded in 1982. The drink was inspired by raspberry liqueur made in the Loire Valley in the late 1600s, said to have been introduced to Louis XIV during one of his visits to the Château de Chambord. It was common during that time for liqueurs and cognac to be consumed with elegant meals.

In 2006, the Chambord product brand was acquired by the Brown-Forman Corporation.

Chambord Cocktails

Chambord is the elegant, purple star of a number of popular cocktails, including many of the "martinis" adorning today's drink menus.

It is used both for its sweet raspberry taste as well as that deep, royal purple color and the cocktails made with Chambord are as stunning to look at as they are enjoyable to drink.

All of these attributes combine to make Chambord a regular in the bar and a favorite among bartenders and drinkers. When a cocktail calls for a raspberry liqueur, Chambord is almost always the first choice.

While there is a great variety of cocktails that use raspberry liqueur where Chambord is an ideal fit, there are a few that call out the brand specifically. 

Chambord's elegance makes it a natural pairing for wine. It is common to mix the liqueur with Champagne and other sparkling beverages in very simple drinks. Any of these recipes will bring a new touch of style to any affair and are sure to be a hit with everyone who tastes them.

So this is the liqueur of the week! If you want to order this, you can find this online through webshops or in your local spirits shop (if you are lucky).

Cheers!