Definition

1. Noun:
   • A sweet liqueur flavored with vanilla and cacao beans: "Creme de cacao" refers to a type of sweet, flavored alcoholic beverage. Its primary flavors are derived from cacao beans (the source of chocolate) and vanilla. It is typically dark or clear in color.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The bartender used creme de cacao to make a classic Brandy Alexander.
  • She prefers her coffee with a splash of creme de cacao.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier in cocktail names: The term is often used to specify a key ingredient in a cocktail recipe.
  • The Grasshopper cocktail combines creme de cacao with creme de menthe.

Variants and Related Words

• Creme de cacao (dark): A version of the liqueur that is dark brown, often containing caramel coloring.
• Creme de cacao (white/clear): A version of the liqueur that is clear or light in color.

Synonyms

• Chocolate liqueur: A broader term for liqueurs with a chocolate flavor, though "creme de cacao" specifically implies a combination with vanilla and a traditional French liqueur style.

Related Phrases

• "Creme de..." liqueurs: This is part of a category of sweet, creamy liqueurs named in French, such as (mint-flavored) or (blackcurrant-flavored).

Noun

1. sweet liqueur flavored with vanilla and cacao beans