Learn about Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur.

What is Chambord? Learn all about Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur.
A classic raspberry liqueur with royal origins.

There is something about Chambord that just projects "Regal" like few other liqueurs can.

Old Chambord Bottle

Proof: 16.5% ABV
Main Taste: Raspberries, Cognac
Price Per Bottle: 35.00 to 40.00 range.


Chambord Origins
Chambord was influenced by a raspberry liqueur made in the Loire Valley France, in the 17th century. Chambord is still produced there today. The story of Chambords royal origins is as follows. A Chambord style liqueur was said to have been presented to King Louis XIV of France on one of his travels to the Château de Chambord.

How Chambord Made
Chambord uses all natural ingredients. The main ingredients are of course red and black raspberries, vanilla, citrus peel, honey and cognac. The cognac used, has been aged for 4 years or more. The process first starts out by steeping the raspberries in French spirits for a few weeks to properly infuse the flavors. Next another batch of spirits is added to the fruit infusion and set to rest for a few more weeks. Then the 2nd infusion is drawn off. The fruit that remains is then pressed to get the sugars and juice and then combined. After the infussion process, the chambord is mixed with cognac, vinilla, citrus peel, honey and other herbs and spices to create Chambords unique flavor.

One of the most memoriable aspects to Chambord, is the iconic spherical shaped bottle.  The bottle was redesigned in 2010 to appeal to a new generation of customers. The bottle redesign was needed, but many still miss the classic royal look of the old bottle. The new bottle I must say, still looks very regal all the same.

Up through 2010, Chambords bottle had a distinctive crown on the lid. It also had a gold belt with the word Chambard in 3d lettering. Both of these reflects Chambords royal origins. The bottles design is based on the the Globus Cruciger, (shown below) which is a classic Christian symbol of the orb and the cross, which implies the marraige of heaven and earth.

How to Enjoy Chambord Liqueur

The bottles states, that after opening, Chambord should be used within 6 months of opening.

1. STRAIGHT UP

2. MIXED

3. BLENDED

4. AS A DESERT TOPPING OVER ICE CREAM, PIE OR CAKE.

Here are just some of the cocktail drinks that can be made from Chambord:Raspberry Margarita, French Manhattan, Chambord Daiquiri, Chambord Royal Spritzer, Little Purple Men, The Purple Hooter Shooter, Black Opal,  Grape Crush, French Martini, and the Blood of Christ cocktail, just to name a few.

Chambord Recipes:

The French Martini Recipe:
1 1/2 oz Chambord Flavored Vodka 1/2 oz Chambord Liqueur2 oz Pineapple Juice

Mixing Instructions:
Shake ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice until cold.
Then strain into a classic martini glass.
You can garnish the martini with raspberries.

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Chambord® Margarita Royale Recipe:

Ingredients: 

1 1/2 oz Herradura Silver Tequila

3/4 oz Chambord Liqueur

3/4 oz Pomegranate Juice

1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice

Mixing Instructions:

Shake ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice until cold. 

Next, strain into margarita glass. You can garnish with fresh raspberries.

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The Raspberry Kamikaze cocktail 

6 ounces of alcohol in this cocktail.

Raspberry Kamikaze Recipe:

Ingredients
2 oz vodka (skyy, grey goose, absolut, shirnoff, etc.)
2 oz triple sec
2 oz Chambord (raspberry liqueur)

Instructions:Pour all into a old style fashioned glass with ice.

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Chambord 
Hollywood Martini Recipe:

Ingredients: 

3 oz Vodka

1/2 oz Chambord Liqueur

Dash of  Pineapple Juice

Mixing Instructions:

Shake ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice until cold. 

Next, strain into a martini glass.

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Chambord Ice Cream Recipe:

Ingredients: 

4 Scoops Vinilla Ice Cream

2 oz Chambord Liqueur

Mixing Instructions:

Pour the Chambord over the ice cream and enjoy!

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