Giffard Crème de Framboise Raspberry Liqueur
Product details
| Management number | 253706480 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$12.00 | Model Number | 253706480 | ||
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Giffard Crème de Framboise is a French raspberry liqueur that delivers lush, jammy raspberry flavour with just enough tartness to keep it fresh. At 16% ABV, it’s sweet and fruity but still versatile—good neat, in cocktails, or even in dessert applications.
Key Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
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| Producer | Giffard & Cie, Angers, Loire Valley, France. |
| ABV / Proof | 16% ABV |
| Base Spirit | Neutral spirit distilled from sugar beets. |
| Fruit Source | Willamette raspberries (“Williamette raspberries”) macerated to capture fresh raspberry character. |
| Size / Format | Commonly found in 500 ml or 750 ml bottles. |
Tasting Profile
| Sensory Element | Notes / Flavours |
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| Appearance | Clear, deep ruby-red colour; sometimes with orange or amber shades. |
| Nose / Aroma | Fresh raspberries, jammy fruit aroma; slightly spicy or herbal note in the background; a strong natural fruitiness. |
| Palate / Taste | Sweet raspberry jam, pure raspberry flesh flavour; balanced by refreshing tartness; hints of berry skins; mild vanilla or cream rounding (depends on serving / regional descriptions) |
| Finish / Aftertaste | Lingering raspberry sweetness, faint spice or berry skin edge, slight acidity to clean up the finish. |
Strengths & Ideal Usage
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Very approachable fruit flavour; great intensity and clarity in the raspberry profile.
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Moderate ABV means it mixes well and doesn’t dominate cocktails.
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Fine for both sipping lightly and using as a flavour boost in mixed drinks or desserts.
Suggested Uses & Mini-Recipes
Here are a few ways to enjoy or incorporate Giffard Crème de Framboise:
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Raspberry Kir: ½ oz Crème de Framboise + chilled white wine or sparkling wine; garnish with a raspberry.
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French Martini: 1.5 oz vodka + 0.5 oz raspberry liqueur + 1 oz pineapple juice; shake and strain.
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Raspberry Sour: 1 oz liqueur + 1 oz lemon juice + egg white (optional) + simple syrup; dry shake then shake with ice.
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Desserts & Toppings: drizzle over ice cream, use in fruit tarts, cheesecakes, or mix into whipped cream.
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