‘Just Because Day’ with Chambord

Did you know that today, August 27th, is “Just Because Day”? It is a day to embrace the little pleasures in life, for no reason at all. Eat dessert before dinner; sing loudly into a hairbrush to Queen; binge watch Outlander while eating a pint of ice cream. Personally, this sounds awfully like everyday to me, but hey I’ll take this opportunity to celebrate regardless. One of the best ways to observe the holiday is with a decadent cocktail. Lucky for us, my friends at Chambord have sent me some fun cocktails to share with you.

There’s no better day to drink what 17th century French royalty drank than on “Just Because Day”. Based on my over-the-top taste, I assume that I was French royalty in a past life, so it all seems terribly relevant. Chambord combines the finest au natural ingredients including raspberries, blackberries, Madagascar vanilla, Moroccan citrus peel, honey, and XO cognac. So, with no reason at all, let’s get to mixing…

CHAMBORD MANHATTAN

INGREDIENTS

• ½ oz Chambord Liqueur
• 1½ oz Woodford Reserve® Bourbon
• Dash of bitters
• Maraschino cherry

DIRECTIONS

1. Take a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Pour in Chambord, bourbon and a dash of bitters.
3. Strain into a fancy glass. Top with a fancy cherry.
4. Voila, the Chambord is ready for the occasion.

CHAMBORD ROYALE

INGREDIENTS

• ¼ oz Chambord Liqueur
• Champagne
• Raspberry

DIRECTIONS

1. Pour Chambord into a flute glass.
2. Top up with whatever champagne your tongue desires.
3. Then plop. Finish with the important raspberry.

BLACK RASPBERRY MARGARITA

INGREDIENTS

• ¾ oz Chambord Liqueur
• 1½ oz  el Jimador Tequila
• ¾ oz pomegranate juice
• ½ oz lime juice
• Raspberry and/or lime to garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Take a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Pour in Chambord, tequila, pomegranate juice and lime juice.
3. Now shake, shimmy and strain into margarita or martini glass. Whatever takes your fancy.
4. Add raspberry. Or lime. Or both, mon Cherie.

So, which of these decadent Chambord cocktails will you be mixing up this holiday? 

For more fabulous cocktail recipes, visit our ‘Drinks’ section here!