Fresh Raspberry, Raspberry Juice and Syrup Cocktails:
Red and black raspberries are used in these cocktails. The fresh fruits can be used interchangeably depending on the color you are going for, though red will be used most often. On occasion, you may find that these recipes call for raspberry juice, which is most easily attainable by muddling a few berries before making the rest of the drink. Commercial raspberry juice can also be found, though it is certainly not one of the most common bottled juices. The berries can also be processed in a blender to create purees.
A number of the classic cocktails listed here call for the use of a raspberry syrup. These are readily available, with brands such as Monin, Torani, and Flavorganics producing some of my favorites. You can also make your own, check out this Italian raspberry syrup recipe for details.
On another note, raspberries of all colors are fun to use as a garnish. Drop them into the drink or skewer the fruits, laying the pick across the top of the glass. When in season, you can also find golden raspberries and these are excellent for adding an extra splash of color when alternated with the red and black.
- Bésame
- Brooklyn
- Commodore
- Clover Club Cocktail
- Golden Raspberry
- Jamaican Cobbler
- Kissy Suzuki
- Knickerbocker
- PB&J Frappe
- Pink Campari
- Pink Elephant
- Raspberry Bellini
- Raspberry Caipirinha
- Raspberry Margarita
- Raspberry Mojito
- Razzie Jazzie
- Red Carpet
- Red, White, and Sapphire
- Ruby Negroni
Raspberry Liquor Cocktails:
Raspberry is a popular flavor in distilled spirits, with Chambord being the one of the best known. Beyond that black raspberry liqueur, you will find that these recipes may also use crème de framboise or a raspberry infused vodka or rum, which can easily be made at home.
- Agave Kiss
- Berry Bliss
- Berry White
- Bésame
- Black Martini
- Broad Stripes and Bright Stars
- Champagne & Chambord
- Château Cardillo
- Commodore
- Distracted Cocktail
- Dutch Tulip
- Floradora
- French Martini
- French Sparkle
- G'Spot
- Gabrielle's X-Rated Kiss
- Goose in Spring
- Gummy Worm Martini
- Hollywood
- Hollywood Martini
- Honey Deuce
- Hypnotiq Margarita
- Jack-O-Lantern
- Kir Imperial
- Lava Lamp Martini
- Millionaire Cocktail
- Money Maker
- Peanut Butter and Jelly (shooter)
- Pink Raspberry Margarita
- Proost
- Purple Hooter (shooter)
- Raspberita
- Raspberry Mojito
- Raspberry Press
- Raspberry Truffle
- Raven
- Razzini
- Run for the Roses
- Sweetest Thing
- Starlet Cocktail
- Twisted Swan
- Waterloo Sunset
- Vampire Kiss Martini
- Very Berry Cosmo
- Zipperhead
Other Raspberry Recipes:
Blackberry Cocktails:
Not to be confused with black raspberry, the blackberry is considered to be more tart while the raspberry is sweeter. Blackberries are not commonly used in cocktails, but do justify to be listed in some form.
Most of these recipes use a blackberry-flavored product such as crème de mûre (or other blackberry liqueur), a blackberry brandy, or an infused rum and those are noted in the list. The recipes that have no annotation call for fresh blackberries.
- Adjustable Rate - blackberry rum
- Blackberry Pom Marga-TEA-Ta - blackberry-pomegranate tea
- Black Martini - blackberry brandy
- Bloody Martini - blackberry syrup
- Bramble Cocktail - crème de mûre
- Chi-Town Consolation Caipirinha
- Chocolate Cocktail - blackberry liqueur
- Flaming Homer - blackberry liqueur
- Gold Cosmopolitan
- Grape Granstaff - blackberry liqueur
- Jelly Bean (shooter) - blackberry brandy
- New Old-Fashioned
- Rum Runner - blackberry brandy
- Zambodian (shooter) - blackberry brandy
Read more about berries, find prep tips and more recipes at Local Foods on About.com.
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