Creme de cacao

/kɹˈiːm də kˈakaʊ/

/kɹˈiːm də kˈækaʊ/

[noun]

Creme de cacao

[NOUN]

a sweet alcoholic drink with chocolate flavor

What is "creme de cacao"?

Creme de cacao is a sweet liqueur that is made from cacao beans and sugar. It is available in both clear and dark varieties, with the dark version having a richer and more intense chocolate flavor. Creme de cacao is often used as a flavoring agent in cocktails and mixed drinks, and is a key ingredient in many classic cocktails such as the Grasshopper and the Brandy Alexander. It has a smooth and creamy texture, with a sweetness that is balanced by a subtle bitterness from the cacao. Creme de cacao can also be used in cooking and baking to add a rich chocolate flavor to desserts such as cakes and truffles.

Examples

1. Creme de Cacao, is this just like a chocolaty kind of liqueur?

2. If you're going to do it right, an ounce of peppermint, a half ounce of Creme de Malt, and just a little dash a barspoon of the Creme de Cacao.

3. Because we used both Creme de Cacao and this fortified wine, this gets less than the usual two ounce pour of gin, it only gets one and a half.