Chocolate lovers will adore Crème de Cacao, the chocolate liqueur that brings the tempting taste of chocolate to cocktails and desserts. If you have a bottle stashed in your liquor cabinet, keep reading to find out what it is and what to make with it.
Crème de Cacao is a cacao (chocolate bean) flavoured liqueur, often scented with vanilla.
What to mix with chocolate liqueur
Whether you like dreaming up your own cocktail creations or making the classics, chocolate liqueurs have many complementing spirits. Here are a few drinks with cocoa flavor to try:
Coffee liqueur: Add crème de cacao to a coffee drink like a White Russian or an espresso martini instead of vodka — or simply stir it into coffee — to give it a mocha taste.
Mint liqueur: Fans of chocolate mint will love this combo. Mix it with crème de menthe, peppermint schnapps or peppermint vodka for a fresh flavor.
Whiskey: Chocolate and whiskey are a perfect pairing. Try this intensely flavored liqueur in a chocolatey Irish whiskey cocktail.
Peanut butter whiskey: Mix it in your favorite peanut butter drinks to give them the flavor of a Reese’s Cup.
Vanilla vodka: Vanilla and chocolate are a classic combo. Try these two together for a delicious cocktail.
Dairy: Chocolate and milk go hand in hand. You can use heavy cream, half-and-half, milk or even vanilla ice cream with this chocolate spirit.
White crème de cacao brands
The clear version, AKA white crème de cacao, is preferred for drinks where you need a chocolatey flavor but the color matters, such as in the beautiful mint green Grasshopper. The dark brown variety would change the color of the drink and not in a good way!
- Arrow Crème de Cacao White
- Giffard Crème de Cacao (White)
- DeKuyper White Crème de Cacao
- McGuinness Crème de Cacao White Liqueur
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