Got some Crème de Cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) gathering dust? Mixed with a splash of raspberry jam dissolved in hot water, it mimics Chambord’s dark berry notes like a good actor mimicking a star. The cassis brings the intrigue, the jam brings the fruity lies. Surprising fact: Crème de Cassis is actually older than Chambord by about 300 years. You’re using a historical artifact to fake a modern trend. That’s art, my friend.
Don’t have cassis? Use a cheap framboise liqueur (look for the plastic bottle that costs less than a fancy avocado toast). Add a teaspoon of honey or simple syrup to replace the sweetness, and you’re done. The result is a bit boozier, a bit less sophisticated—perfect for when you want your dessert to hit harder than a drunk uncle at a wedding.
Substitute For Chambord Raspberry Liqueur
