Creme De Cacao cocktails
Silky and dark with the scent of cocoa bean, crème de cacao adds richness without heaviness — the quiet backbone of a Brandy Alexander and the sweet foundation that lets a Grasshopper land with such effortless charm.
2 classic recipes from our canon that use creme de cacao — Creme De Cacao sits in our liqueurs & fortified shelf.
Brandy Alexander
Cognac, crème de cacao and cream — a velvety, chocolate-laced nightcap.
Ingredients
- ◆30 ml cognac
- ◆30 ml creme de cacao
- ◆30 ml heavy cream
Method
- 1Shake all ingredients hard with ice.
- 2Double-strain into a chilled coupe.
PRO TIP
Grate fresh nutmeg over the top just before serving.
Garnish — Grated nutmeg
Grasshopper
Equal parts crème de menthe, crème de cacao and cream — minty, chocolatey and pale green.
Ingredients
- ◆20 ml creme de cacao
- ◆20 ml creme de menthe
- ◆20 ml heavy cream
Method
- 1Shake all ingredients briskly with ice.
- 2Strain into a chilled coupe.
PRO TIP
Green crème de menthe gives it the signature colour.
Garnish — Mint leaf
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