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What The Heck Is VEEV?
One of the perks of writing a little cocktail blog is spending time at the local BevMo looking for new and interesting things. When I read that inside this tall, cool looking bottle is a spirit made from the Acai berry–I had to give it a try. VeeV claims to be a “better way to drink.”
Acai (pronounced ah-SIGH-ee) is the Brazilian national fruit. Loaded with antioxidants, vitamin C and E, protein and fiber, Acai is thought to be one of the healthiest fruits on the planet. Research varies on this claim, but we are talking about an alcoholic spirit, not a diet plan. Veev is also blended with all natural ingredients like prickly pear and acerola cherry.
VeeV also gets bonus points for being active in raising awareness, resources and support for the Brazilian Rainforest and the safe harvest of Acai. As an eco-friendly business, Veev’s production is carbon neutral and sustainable. All of these things make the this a hip, responsible choice.
We tried Veev cocktails last weekend. With a refreshing and light berry taste, Veev makes a fabulous afternoon cocktail for warm weather.
Veev Cocktail
- 1 oz Veev
- 1/8 of a lime squeezed
- ice ( two or three cubes)
- sparkling water, club soda or perrier
Add Veev, lime juice and ice to champagne glass. Fill with sparkling water and stir to mix. Garnish with a lime slice. Easy, light and refreshing.
New Category: What The Heck Is…Chambord Royale?
Starting a new category today: What The Heck Is… There are so many times I am mixing a cocktail and it calls for some exotic or even an everyday alcoholic brew that is a mystery to me. The name is common enough sometimes, but the actual flavor or origin of that particular liquid is unknown in my little amateaur bar.
Take for instance Chambord Royale. I’ve seen the bottle, how could you miss it? I bought it for a recipe, and I still don’t know what the heck it is. My kids are fighting over the little gold crown cap right now. It certainly looks like some kind of royal potion with its mysterious deep red, almost brown color.
The label sheds no light. It’s a product of France and 33 proof, but what is it? Let’s find out, thank goodness for Google: According to the Chambord Royale website, Chambord is a black raspberry liqueur produced from the finest raspberries, black berries, Madagascar vanilla, Moroccan citrus peel, and cognac. It was first produced in the Loire Valley in the 17th century.
Thus:
Chambord Royale = Black Raspberry Liqueur
