Guide

Cocktails Made With Creme de Cacao — Ranked by Recipe Quality

Creme de Cacao appears in 8 cocktails in WhatDrink data. Top picks: 57 Chevy with a White License Plate, Alexander, Foxy Lady.

Creme de Cacao adds a specific quality to cocktails — whether as a base spirit, a modifier, or an accent. The drinks here use it as a meaningful component, not just a trace addition, and are ranked by recipe quality from the WhatDrink database.

8Recipes reviewed

8Matching this guide

11.9gMedian sugar

204 kcalMedian calories

22.3%Median ABV

Ranked recipes

#	Drink	Why it ranks	Best for
1	57 Chevy with a White License Plate	Contains the specified ingredient · 166 kcal	Quick, easy serve
2	Alexander	Contains the specified ingredient · 196 kcal	Any occasion
3	Foxy Lady	Contains the specified ingredient · 211 kcal	Quick, easy serve
4	Grasshopper	Contains the specified ingredient · 189 kcal	Quick, easy serve
5	Orgasm	Contains the specified ingredient · 232 kcal	Any occasion
6	Poppy Cocktail	Contains the specified ingredient · 175 kcal	Quick, easy serve
7	The Evil Blue Thing	Contains the specified ingredient · 269 kcal	Quick, easy serve
8	Velvet Hammer No. 1	Contains the specified ingredient · 290 kcal	Quick, easy serve

Best picks by use case

Lowest sugar

Alexander

7.2g estimated sugar

~196 kcal · 7.2g sugar

Lowest calories

57 Chevy with a White License Plate

~166 kcal estimated

~166 kcal · 10.4g sugar

Simplest recipe

Poppy Cocktail

2 ingredients

~175 kcal · 7.8g sugar

Methodology

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Frequently asked questions

What is Creme de Cacao?: Creme de Cacao is an ingredient used in cocktails and mixed drinks. The profile on this page draws from WhatDrink's ingredient database, including flavor characteristics and typical cocktail roles.
What does Creme de Cacao taste like?: The flavor of Creme de Cacao depends on its type and how it is used. The ingredient card on this page summarises its key flavor notes and character from WhatDrink data.
What cocktails use Creme de Cacao?: This page lists 8 cocktails that include Creme de Cacao as a recipe component in WhatDrink data. They are ranked by recipe quality and data completeness.
How much Creme de Cacao do cocktails typically use?: Pour sizes vary by recipe. Click through to individual cocktail pages for exact quantities and preparation notes.
Can I substitute Creme de Cacao with something else?: It depends on the cocktail. See the ingredient profile section on this page for substitution notes based on WhatDrink data, or check individual recipe pages.
How many cocktails with Creme de Cacao are on this page?: There are 8 cocktails featuring Creme de Cacao in this ranking. The list updates as new recipes are added to WhatDrink.
Can I make these cocktails at home?: Most cocktails using Creme de Cacao require accessible bar tools and mixers. Click through to any recipe for the full ingredient list and step-by-step preparation.

Data confidence

This guide uses WhatDrink recipe data and normalized tags. Nutrition, ABV, standard drinks, ingredients, brands, bartender pours, garnish, and serving size can vary.