Eating Dinner With My Family

I have a new drink I love!  This raspberry spritzer is perfect in so many ways.  It is a great substitute for those super sweet, high calorie sodas.  It tastes great and is super refreshing.  It is also a great "daytime drink"  What do I mean by that?  Well if you opt to use the Chambord rather than raspberry syrup, it feels like a cocktail, but unless you drink a dozen of them, you aren't going to get drunk.  I love a fruity cocktail by the pool or beach, but inevitably the combo of sun and rum makes me at best sleepy after a drink, at worst a little loopy.  Not something I want to feel when at the pool or beach. (Even more now that we have kids!)  This was made for our Memorial Day festivities, and it was great in the heat. refreshing and tame;).  I want to play around with other flavors.  I am afraid that the Chambord is not replaceable.  It is a pricey ingredient, and  would like to find an economical substitute, ...

First of all, Oh Myyyyy!  It was amazing/  I halved this recipe, as raspberries weren't cheap! (next time I try frozen)  I don't know where I found this recipe, but it was great consistency and yummy.  Our first use of it was on vanilla ice cream. It was awesome! Super easy too. Raspberry Chambord Jam 2 Cup raspberries (fresh or frozen) 2 Cup sugar 2 Tbl Chambord or Black Raspberry Liquer Cook raspberries until they release their juices and boil for 3 minutes. Add in sugar and boil for another 2 minutes.  Allow to cool slightly and stir in Chambord.