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Chambord Substitute
I have a recipe that calls for a liquor called Chambord -- 2 tablespoons to be exact. Is there anything I can use as a substitute?
--Jamie
Hi Jamie,
If you don’t have any Chambord, a raspberry liquor, around the house, you could substitute another liquor, like crème de cassis or orange liquor. Or if you don’t want to use liquor in the recipe, you can use raspberry extract. For 2 tablespoons Chambord, use 1 teaspoon raspberry extract plus enough water to make 2 tablespoons.
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