"When the wine goes in, strange things come out." ~Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller, The Piccolomini, 1799

Monday, July 26, 2010

Chambord

This black raspberry liqueur is simply splendid. Inspired by a liqueur that was introduced to King Louis XIV in the late 17th century, it is a blend of cognac, Madagascar vanilla, blackberries and raspberries.

The bottle is distinctive, but I warn, difficult to get in to. A solid pair of vice grips was required to get it open and even after that, one of those round, plastic grippers is needed to get the cap off once the seal is dealt with.

That said it is, in my opinion, well worth the effort. Chambord is one of my favourite liqueurs. It is brilliant in a huge number of martinis or can be served over ice. Personally, I usually enjoy Chambord in a glass of bubbly. Half an ounce on the bottom of a champagne flute topped with bubbly makes a gorgeous drink.

The Chambord website has a stunning recipe list that I highly recommend to a person looking to try this liqueur.

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