Chambord Sweet Thyme Cocktail

Happy holidays, friends! I love sharing new recipes with my friends and family because it gives all of them a chance to try a new cocktail. In particular, this holiday season I am sharing a Chambord Sweet Thyme cocktail. If you love a festive drink, try my cranberry Moscow mule and my peartini too.

With this in mind, your taste buds are going to love the sweetness and the hint of tartness. What is more, it is refreshing and can be prepared in batches or single-serve, and you can find the ingredients at your local market. For more holiday drinks, see my Coopers’ Craft Imperial Boulevardier and these four mimosas you must make this season.

As a result, this cocktail is not only easy to shake but also easy to serve to a crowd, since the syrup makes enough for ten. Furthermore, my guide on how to set up a holiday mimosa bar and my easy holiday entertaining tips will help with the rest of the party.

What Is a Chambord Sweet Thyme Cocktail?

The Chambord Sweet Thyme is a shaken cocktail made with Chambord, a black raspberry liqueur, along with Irish whiskey, fresh pineapple juice, and a homemade caraway maple syrup. It is served in a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnished with pineapple, thyme, and a berry.

Ingredients (With Purpose & Flavor Notes)

• Slane Irish Whiskey (1.5 ounces): The smooth base of the cocktail.
• Chambord Liqueur (.75 ounce): Adds black raspberry sweetness and color.
• Caraway maple syrup (.75 ounce): A homemade syrup with thyme, caraway, and maple.
• Fresh pineapple juice (.75 ounce): Adds brightness and a hint of tartness.
• Garnish: A pineapple wedge, a sprig of thyme, and any berry: strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, or raspberry.
• For the syrup: 6 ounces water, .5 ounce fresh thyme, .5 ounce caraway seeds, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 4 ounces pure maple syrup.

Everything I Love for This Recipe

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Cocktail Shaker

For shaking the cocktail with ice.

Hawthorne Strainer

Strains the drink into the glass.

Jigger

For measuring ounces accurately.

Rocks Glasses

The glass for this cocktail.

Small Saucepan

For making the syrup.

Fine Mesh Sieve

Strains the thyme and caraway from the syrup.

Glass Syrup Bottle

For storing the syrup in the refrigerator.

Large Ice Cube Tray

Big cubes melt slowly.

Cocktail Picks

For the berry garnish.

Bar Spoon

For stirring and layering.

Glass Pitcher

For batching.

Cocktail Napkins

For serving.

How To Make a Chambord Sweet Thyme Cocktail

Step 1: Make the Syrup

In a small saucepan, bring 6 ounces of water, .5 ounce of fresh thyme, .5 ounce of caraway seeds, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt to a boil. Cover and remove from the heat.

Step 2: Strain and Sweeten

Once the mixture has cooled, strain it through a fine sieve, then add 4 ounces of pure maple syrup. It keeps in the refrigerator for three to four weeks and makes enough for 10 cocktails.

Step 3: Shake

In a shaker tin, combine the whiskey, Chambord, syrup, and pineapple juice with ice. Shake well.

Step 4: Strain

Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

Step 5: Garnish

Garnish with a pineapple wedge, a thyme sprig, and a berry.

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Variations

Batch It

Multiply the cocktail by the number of guests, stir together in a pitcher, and pour over ice.

Bourbon

Use bourbon in place of Irish whiskey.

Plain Maple

Use plain maple syrup if you are short on time.

Sparkling

Top with a splash of sparkling wine.

When I Love Serving This Cocktail

Thanksgiving

A welcome cocktail before dinner.

Christmas

The color suits the season.

New Year’s Eve

Set the scene with my New Year’s Eve tablescape tips.

Supper Club

A signature drink for the night, served with whipped ricotta with roasted grapes and hot honey.

Holiday Open House

Batch it so you are not behind the bar.

Girls’ Night In

Equally important, it is fun to shake with friends.

What To Serve With a Chambord Sweet Thyme

Appetizers

Pair with mini fig and brie bites, easy cranberry brie crostini, or blackberry goat cheese mint crostini.

Boards

Set out a fall charcuterie board or a cheese platter.

More Drinks

Offer lemonade prosecco punch or build a martini board.

Dessert

Finish with a mini cheesecake board.

Shelf Life & Storage Tips

• Syrup: Keep the caraway maple syrup in the refrigerator for three to four weeks.
• Batch: Mix the whiskey, Chambord, syrup, and juice ahead and refrigerate. Add ice when serving.
• Garnishes: Cut pineapple wedges ahead and refrigerate.
• Best served: Cold, over fresh ice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Chambord taste like?

It is a black raspberry liqueur, sweet and rich with berry flavor.

Can I make it without the caraway syrup?

Plain maple syrup works, but you will lose the herbal note.

Can I batch this cocktail?

Yes. The syrup recipe makes enough for 10 cocktails.

What glass should I use?

A rocks glass over fresh ice.

Final Thoughts

All things considered, the Chambord Sweet Thyme is a holiday cocktail that tastes special and comes together quickly. Without a doubt, it is a fun one to share with friends and family. If you make it, tag me so I can see, and keep hosting. Cheers!

Please drink responsibly. This recipe is for adults 21 and over.

SAVE NOW, MAKE LATER!