Chambord Tasting Guide + 9 Delicious Chambord Cocktails

Chambord is a French cognac-based black raspberry liqueur, “an infusion of the world’s finest raspberries, blackberries…black raspberries, black currant, Madagascar vanilla and cognac” according to its label.

There are other raspberry liqueurs out there, including generics, but Chambord has long been considered the best. It’s 33 proof, which is not very strong, and deep purple in color.

Bottle of Chambord on table top

When I first smell a glass of Chambord liqueur, I notice a strong berry flavor which is then followed by vanilla. A sip reveals something a little bit sharper, almost like a distant note of citrus. I also taste a honey note.

Chambord has an intense flavor. It’s not quite as sweet as many fruity liqueurs are – such as Midori. The mouthfeel is more silky than oily.

Bottle of Chambord next to shot glass of same

It feels light, not heavy. The aftertaste is mainly raspberry, with maybe a hint of vanilla. I find a lot of sweet liqueurs too cloying.

And yet I like Chambord served straight up better than I would have expected. It’s like somehow they preserve the only the very best aspects of the berry and fruit flavors, and add in some subtle complimentary notes.

Close up view of shot glass of Chambord

In short, it’s more refined than your average liqueur. It tastes and feels closer to a fruit juice or a sweet wine than a syrupy liqueur. 

Over the years, Chambord has become one of my favorite liqueurs. A little of it can go a long way in cocktails, but it’s not an overpowering flavor.

Overhead view of bottle of Chambord with decorative lid

That said, Chambord is at its best in cocktails. You can simply mix it in with champagne or a good dry gin, or vodka or rum.

Or you can try something more complicated. We have a number of Chambord cocktails.

Chambord Raspberry Liqueur Cocktails

 

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Last Updated:

November 27, 2023