crème de cacao

American

[krem duh koh-koh, kah-kah-oh, kreem, krem duh ka-ka-oh] / ˌkrɛm də ˈkoʊ koʊ, kɑˈkɑ oʊ, ˌkrim, krɛm də kaˈka oʊ /

noun

a liqueur flavored with cacao and vanilla beans.

crème de cacao British

/ ˈkrɛm də kɑːˈkɑːəʊ, ˈkəʊkəʊ ˈkriːm, ˈkreɪm /

noun

a sweet liqueur with a chocolate flavour

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Etymology

Origin of crème de cacao

1925–30; < French: literally, cream of cacao

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crème de cacao

The drink — typically made of the dessertlike combination of cream, crème de cacao and crème de menthe — is being added to more menus in cities across the United States.

From New York Times ● Feb. 24, 2022

Her lychee martini includes gin infused with fresh lychees and lychee stones; lychee and maraschino liqueurs; crème de cacao; and blanc vermouth.

From New York Times ● Aug. 5, 2021

Ms. Marshall’s mix of Cognac, grapefruit liqueur, crème de cacao, absinthe and lemon juice is called Belclare, after the seat of the O’Malley clan.

From New York Times ● Aug. 13, 2013

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