“All-Natural Raspberry Liqueur” “Because No Reason”
Oh Chambord, my Chambord… This one is my very favorite, the biggest reason I started trying alcohol at all after I became single – and this one I actually discovered while I was still married. In fact, I may or may not, have a small Chambord problem, mmmm….
Oh, and by the way, a Chambord bottle has the perfect size neck to put dimes into, ahem…
The Chambord mini (50 ml) comes in a super-cute, round glass bottle with a gold label around the middle proudly displaying “CHAMBORD” in elegant lettering. Cracking the lid – which in the full-size bottle is a lovely golden cap with a very pretty raspberry jewel-toned design – immediately releases a very pleasant fragrance of raspberries.
I pour enough into my rocks glass to cover the giant ice ball and I take a sip. Oh my, that’s the stuff right there. Fruity, not too sweet, not too much alcohol taste. Aaahhhh…
My best friend Nikki taught me something about the Chambord – which I turned her on to shortly after I discovered it – Chambord has legs! I didn’t know drinks could have legs, apparently it’s more of a wine thing but Chambord has it too, woo woo! From the moment I first tasted it I knew I could drink this by itself – I believe that’s called neat, look at me learning new terms! – and indeed, I have. It was probably most of three years before I even considered mixing it with another drink but once I did I found a few I really enjoy but I think my absolute favorite is… <drumroll please> Ruby Red Squirt! I pour enough in my glass to make a 50/50 mixture and stir it with a pair of scissors.
Oh sweet Jesus! You have no idea how happy this stuff makes me… give me a lifetime supply of Chambord and I would live blissfully ever after. Obviously it’s a keeper eh? And judging by all the empty bottles I have it’s a solid must-have. 😀
I went to the Chambord website to find cocktail recipes and so far they have the most fun alcohol website ever! Here’s a few drinks I’ll be trying in the near future:
1½ oz vodka
2 oz pineapple juice
Raspberry or lemon twist to garnish
Handful of ice
Add ice and shake like a tambourine. Strain into martini glass.
Top with a raspberry. Or a lemon twist. As you like.
1½ oz el Jimador Tequila
¾ oz pomegranate juice
½ oz lime juice
Raspberry and/or lime to garnish
Pour in Chambord, tequila, pomegranate juice and lime juice.
Now shake, shimmy and strain into margarita or martini glass. Whatever takes your fancy. Add raspberry. Or lime. Or both, mon Cherie.
1½ oz Woodford Reserve® Bourbon.
Dash of bitters
Maraschino cherry
Pour in Chambord, bourbon and a dash of bitters.
Strain into a fancy glass. Top with a fancy cherry.
Voila, the Chambord is ready for the occasion.
Yuppers, those are on my list of things to try very, very soon. <sigh of contentment>But on to the technical details…
Bottle Esthetics: Glass, super cute. I have several on my windowsill… uuhhh, yeah…
Scent: Sweet, fruity.
Viscosity: Thin but not quite water thin.
Taste: Medium sweet raspberry fruit flavored.
Versatility: Probably not something you could put in absolutely everything but there’s only a few things I absolutely wouldn’t try it in at least once.
Alcohol Content: 16.5%
Overall Score: 10/10
