If there's any liqueur that your home bar always benefits from keeping in stock, hands down, it's Chambord. This perfectly sweet and balanced black raspberry liqueur is a staple in cocktails from classic to modern, adding elegant color and sublime berry flavor. Few liqueurs are as versatile (hello, raspberry margarita) or as timeless (there's nothing like a clover club). Grab a bottle, crack some ice, and let's shake up some Chambord drinks.
Chambord Paloma
Everyone knows the margarita, but tequila is the perfect base for all sorts of delicious, refreshing cocktails. The paloma drink is an excellent spring or summer cocktail, and adding Chambord just sweetens the deal.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 1 ounce Chambord
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
- Chilled grapefruit soda to top off
- Thyme sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, tequila, Chambord, and lime juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Top off with grapefruit soda.
- Garnish with a thyme sprig.
Clover Club
The original recipe for this classic gin and egg white drink uses raspberry syrup in most pre-Prohibition recipes. But Chambord renders raspberry syrup obsolete. We're not saying it's better but...
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces London dry gin
- ¾ ounce Chambord
- 1 egg white
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Lemon peel and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add gin, Chambord, lemon juice, and egg white.
- Dry shake (no ice) for approximately 45 seconds to mix ingredients and create a froth.
- Add ice to shaker.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with a lemon peel and a sprig of mint.
Kir Imperial
The kir imperial is a fancier version of the crème de cassis and Champagne-based kir royale. A two-ingredient cocktail that sparkles and tastes like spring? Um, yes, please. This is one of my favorite quick how-does-she-do-all-the-good-cocktails drinks I like to serve for special occasions. It's high in fancy (or bougie, as my friends insist I am) but low in effort.
Ingredients
- ¼ ounce Chambord
- Champagne (or other sparkling wine)
- Lemon twist and fresh raspberry for garnish.
Instructions
- Chill a Champagne flute.
- Add Chambord to a chilled glass.
- Slowly pour sparkling wine into the glass until about ¾ full.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and a raspberry.
Chambord Daiquiri
This is a raspberry version of the classic shaken daiquiri cocktail, not to be confused with the blended frozen daiquiri. Although, if you're feeling the need for a glacial chill, you can always make a Chambord frozen daiquiri.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces white rum
- 1 ounce Chambord
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Lemon twist and edible flower for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a coupe glass.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, rum, Chambord, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into the chilled cocktail.
- Garnish with a lemon twist and an edible flower.
Chambord Moscow Mule
Add Chambord to dress up this refreshing warm-weather cocktail. Make sure to use ginger beer as opposed to ginger ale for that authentic kick. Plus, the ginger beer is the perfect foil for the juicy and sweet Chambord. Want to double down on berry flavor? Use raspberry-flavored vodka.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- ½ ounce Chambord
- ½ ounce lime juice
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Fresh raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- In a rocks glass or copper mug, add ice, vodka, Chambord, and lime juice.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Stir briefly to mix.
French Martini
The French martini is a fruity and fun classic from the cocktail revival of the 1980s. Mixing vodka, pineapple juice, and Chambord, it's something that every martini lover looking for a new flavor should try. If vodka doesn't speak to your soul, gin makes a great base instead.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces vodka
- ½ ounce Chambord
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- Ice
- Lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vodka, Chambord, and pineapple juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
Raspberry Donut
Chambord and RumChata make a fabulous combination that tastes a lot like a raspberry donut. You can make the full cocktail, or turn it into a fun and easy-to-take shot that's made of equal parts Chambord and RumChata.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces RumChata
- 2 ounces Chambord
- Ice
- Mint sprig and raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, RumChata, and Chambord.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and raspberries.
Double down on the whole jelly donut theme by sprinkling powdered sugar over your garnish.
Raspberry Ginger Lemonade
If you love berry lemonade, then this is the drink for you! The fizzy ginger ale makes for the perfect touch of bubbles, too.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- 1 ounce Chambord
- Ice
- Ginger ale to top off
- Fresh raspberries and lemon wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and Chambord.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
- Top off with ginger ale.
- Garnish with raspberries and a lemon wheel.
Chambord Gin Fizz
London dry gin is the perfect accompaniment for sweet Chambord. This goes great with summer sunsets or next to a Christmas tree during the holidays. We love a versatile cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces London dry gin
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- ½ ounce Chambord
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Club soda to top off
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, gin, lemon juice, Chambord, and simple syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.
- Top off with club soda.
Chambord Citron Tonic
This is equal parts citrussy and sweet with a refreshing hint of bitterness. Life is about balance, so shouldn't your cocktail have that same quality?
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Chambord
- 1 ounce Absolut Citron vodka
- Crushed ice
- 4 ounces tonic water
- Raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing glass, add ice, Chambord, and citron vodka.
- Stir rapidly to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over crushed ice.
- Top off with tonic water.
- Garnish with raspberries.
Chambord 75
Instead of simple syrup, the sweetness in the French 75 comes from the juicy Chambord. Gin meets berries meets prosecco is a heavenly combo.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce gin
- ½ ounce Chambord
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Prosecco to top off
Instructions
- Chill a Champagne flute.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, gin, Chambord, and lemon juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into the chilled glass.
- Top off with prosecco.
Chambord Fizz
If you're looking for a refreshing, low-alcohol cocktail, this fizzy drink is perfect. With a little tartness and simple flavors, it's an easy-to-make highball you can enjoy year-round.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Chambord
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
- Club soda to top off
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a highball glass, Chambord, lime juice, and ice. Stir.
- Top off with club soda.
- Garnish with a lime wedge, if desired.
Chambord Margarita
Chambord and tequila are a match made in cocktail heaven. If you want yours to be a touch sweeter, you can always add a sugar rim. Think pink and use pink sugar!
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces silver tequila
- 1 ounce Chambord
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce agave syrup
- ¼ ounce orange liqueur
- Ice
- Mint sprig and lemon wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, silver tequila, Chambord, lime juice, agave syrup, and orange liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
Make Your Own Chambord Drinks
It's hard to go wrong with Chambord. The beauty of the stunning color it adds to any cocktail is the perfect way to jazz up with just a dash. Add Chambord to your favorite cocktail recipes, or create your own spin on them. So, go ahead and play around with the magic that is Chambord.
