Just stop for a second and think about this: you, sitting on the patio, with a beautiful, deep purple cocktail, a fancy glass, end-of-summer sun on your face. Yes yes yes yes yesss.
Welcome to happy hour, cocktail lovers. I have some really good news for you today. YOU ARE ABOUT TO MAKE COCKTAILS LIKE A BOSS.
1. Chambord Raspberry Margarita
I am always down for a good margarita, especially when the weather starts to get warm.
Beach trips, barbecues, and taco nights… yes, please. There are just so many reasons to mix one up.
While there are tons of variations out there, this one is just delightful for kicking back and relaxing with a cocktail.
The citrus notes in the Chambord just work so well with the Cointreau.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a margarita without tequila and fresh lime juice.
When you’re picking your tequila, blanco is the best move for this drink. Chambord has such a rich flavor, it would probably just walk all over the intricacies of a reposado tequila.
Oh, and I highly recommend serving this one on the rocks. It’s also spectacular served in a glass rimmed with freeze-dried raspberries.
2. Perfect French Martini
So how do you make the perfect French martini? You follow this cocktail recipe.
You’ll start by taking some premium vodka and combining it with Chambord and fresh pineapple juice. You’ll also add a pinch of quality sea salt.
Sea salt might sound like a weird ingredient, but you just have to trust me on this one. It totally balances out all the sweet flavors from the Chambord and pineapple juice.
The whole thing is well-rounded and refined. It’s fruity with a subtle tanginess that is just begging for a garnish.
Of course, fresh pineapple and raspberries are the obvious picks. But a citrus peel also pairs well and adds some more complexity.
Since this martini does need salt, I recommend shaking all the ingredients until it’s fully dissolved. Then serve it up in a martini glass to match.
3. Sparkling Black Raspberry Chambord Drink With Lime and Tonic
It doesn’t take a ton of crazy ingredients to make a sensationally crafted cocktail, and this recipe is living proof.
We’re talking three simple ingredients: Chambord, tonic, and lime. It takes about 3 minutes to make and you don’t even need a cocktail shaker.
But what I love most is how this drink just lets the Chambord shine!
This liqueur can be a little intense all by itself. Tonic water and lime will help cut through the richness without distracting from its amazing taste.
You can also use lemon if you don’t have any limes. It will change the flavor a little bit, but both are equally great.
This drink is particularly marvelous if you love that black raspberry flavor but want an easy cocktail recipe that doesn’t require pro-level skills.
4. Raspberry Love Valentine’s Day Cocktail
Between the elegant gold-crested bottle and that luscious raspberry flavor, Chambord is just the prime liqueur for Valentine’s Day.
If you’re searching for the right cocktail recipe to serve your sweetheart, go with this one. It just has Valentine’s Day written all over it.
You’ll mix Chambord, bourbon, and lemon-lime soda in a cocktail shaker, then strain. A few fresh strawberries make the perfect garnish.
If you’re not big on soda water, you can replace this with sparkling water and an ounce of lemon or lime juice.
I think raspberry-flavored sparkling water would also pair really well.
Lush and fizzy, this cocktail is a must to woo over your Valentine. Dare I say, it might be even better than flowers and chocolates.
5. Chambord Bramble Cocktail
The great thing about brambles is how creative you can be with them.
With a simple base of gin, lemon, and simple syrup, there are just so many ways to mix up a smashing bramble.
If you prefer yours with raspberries, you’re going to love this concoction. This bramble cocktail is just bursting with raspberries!
It’s got a deep black raspberry flavor from the Chambord and a few fresh raspberries for a garnish.
You could mix things up and opt for a different hard liquor. But I think gin is the ideal choice to pair with this fruit-forward drink.
Whether you go with gin or not, a splash of lemon juice and a hint of simple syrup help to keep the flavors light and bright.
6. Chambord Spritz
A spritz is a wine-based cocktail that calls for bitters and sparkling water.
It’s commonly enjoyed as an aperitif and has all the ideal ingredients to pair with a splash of Chambord.
Crisp and dry, this Chambord spritz is big on the fruit with just the right hint of sweetness.
This recipe uses dry white wine, which is less sweet. It also uses soda water, making it extra fizzy.
The Chambord gives this drink a gorgeous color and makes it taste divine.
This is an excellent choice for a pre-dinner drink when you’re feasting with good company.
7. Chamb’ and Bubbly
If you guessed this drink features Chambord and sparkling wine, you guessed right.
This is a version of a Kir Royale, which features Chambord rather than creme de cassis. It also has an optional lemon for a garnish.
Garnish or not, the duo of sparkling wine and Chambord are an elegant combination perfect for a celebration.
Sure, you could simply pour some bubbly into a cocktail glass and pass that around.
But the addition of Chambord is the ideal mixer to make sparkling wine extra special.
It infuses sparkling wine with a fruity twist that’s classy and tantalizing. Since Chambord is so rich, you’ll only need a splash.
While this recipe doesn’t call for it, I think a few fresh raspberries will make this cocktail a sensational hit.
