Product Description
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Availability & Sizing
Price History
Historical Data
Last 1 days of price history
| Date | Low Price | High Price | Average Price | Vendors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
Price Statistics
Description
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 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 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 Very approachable fruit flavour; great intensity and clarity in the raspberry profile. Moderate ABV means it mixes well and doesn’t dominate cocktails. 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: Raspberry Kir: ½ oz Crème de Framboise + chilled white wine or sparkling wine; garnish with a raspberry. French Martini: 1.5 oz vodka + 0.5 oz raspberry liqueur + 1 oz pineapple juice; shake and strain. Raspberry Sour: 1 oz liqueur + 1 oz lemon juice + egg white (optional) + simple syrup; dry shake then shake with ice. Desserts & Toppings: drizzle over ice cream, use in fruit tarts, cheesecakes, or mix into whipped cream.
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Blackwell's Wines & Spirits Best Price | $30.00 | Out of Stock | 5/7/2026 | View Product → |
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