Mathilde Framboise
Mathilde Framboise is a 36-proof (18% ABV) French raspberry liqueur, 750mL, from Maison Ferrand — made from three raspberry varieties, with fresh-fruit infusions, entirely natural, and no stabilizers or preservatives. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
Ferrand blends Lloyd George raspberries from Scotland (for intense color) with Rose de Plombières and Violette de Boux from Burgundy (for aromatics) — a serious, producer-driven liqueur, not a flavored syrup. Deep crimson in the glass with sweet-raspberry-jam flavor, it's the raspberry liqueur to reach for in a French martini or a Kir Royale upgrade.
Tasting notes (official producer language): intense, complex, fruity, and delicate; deep crimson hue; sweet raspberry jam; fresh, natural fruit.
Why buy: Real fruit, no preservatives, from the house behind Pierre Ferrand cognac — this is the craft tier of raspberry liqueur. A little goes a long way in champagne cocktails and spritzes.
FAQ — people also ask:
Q: What is Mathilde Framboise made from?
A: Three raspberry varieties — Lloyd George from Scotland plus Rose de Plombières and Violette de Boux from Burgundy — infused fresh, with no stabilizers or preservatives.
Q: What's the alcohol content of Mathilde Framboise?
A: 18% ABV (36 proof) per the official Ferrand spec sheet.
Q: What cocktails use raspberry liqueur?
A: French martinis, Kir Royales, brambles, and spritzes. More French liqueurs at Mathilde at Del Mesa Liquor.