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Liqueurs

White Creme De Cacao

  • Liqueur
  • 22.5% ABV
  • 26 drinks

Is this for me?

Choose this if…

  • ✓You want sweetness, flavour depth and lower ABV in your cocktail.
  • ✓Features in 26 WhatDrink drinks.

Skip if…

  • ✗You want a dry, neutral or high-ABV spirit base.

At a Glance

99 kcalCalories
22.5%ABV
10.5gSugar
13.5gCarbs
LiqueurType
26Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

What is White Creme De Cacao?

White creme de cacao is a clear chocolate liqueur used in dessert cocktails, creamy drinks and classic recipes where chocolate flavour is wanted without adding dark colour. It works especially well with cream, mint, coffee and brandy.

What does White Creme De Cacao taste like?

Sweet, chocolatey and smooth, usually lighter in colour and body than dark creme de cacao. It pairs with cream, milk, coffee, mint, vanilla, brandy, vodka, rum and nut-flavoured liqueurs.

White Creme De Cacao profile

Mixability: HighIntensity: MediumSweetBeginner-friendly: High

Best used for: creamy cocktails, tropical drinks, citrus cocktails, dessert drinks

  • Appears in 26 recipes
  • Has 3 common substitutes

Ways to use white creme de cacao

Cocktails (26)

White creme de cacao is a clear chocolate liqueur used in dessert cocktails, creamy drinks and classic recipes where chocolate flavour is wanted without adding dark colour. It works especially well with cream, mint, coffee and brandy.

Flavour profile

ChocolateCocoaSweetVanilla

Recipes using this

Observed quantities

Observed in single-serve recipes: middle half 29.57–59.15 ml; median 59.15 ml.

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 27 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml)
330
Sugar (per 100 ml)
35 g
Carbs (per 100 ml)
45 g

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Diet compatibility

  • Gluten-FreeCompatible
  • KetoNot compatible
  • Low-CarbNot compatible
  • Low-SugarNot compatible
  • Veganvaries
  • VegetarianCompatible

Based on the listed ingredient only — a public recipe facet, not medical, allergy or coeliac advice. Specific brands and preparation can change compatibility.

Commonly observed with

VodkaGrenadine

Observed co-use in the reviewed recipe corpus — not a universal pairing recommendation.

Trust & methodology

Canonical ingredient/component authority assembled from reviewed identity, recipe, flavour, nutrition, diet and substitution evidence. Observed quantities and co-use patterns are descriptive, not prescriptions or universal recommendations.

Evidence last updated: 2026-07-14T04:59:48.49117+00:00

Substitutes

How to swap White Creme De Cacao

When replacing White Creme De Cacao, match both flavor and sweetness. A liqueur substitute can change the aroma, sugar level and color of the drink at the same time.

When to choose it

When to choose White Creme De Cacao

Choose White Creme De Cacao when the drink needs sweetness plus a specific aroma or flavor accent. Use it carefully because liqueurs can change both taste and sugar balance.

Skip if

Do not choose White Creme De Cacao when...

Do not choose White Creme De Cacao when the drink is already sweet or heavy. Liqueurs add both flavor and sugar, so they need acidity, dryness, bitterness or spirit strength for balance.

What it is

What kind of liqueur is White Creme De Cacao?

White Creme De Cacao adds sweetness, aroma and a specific flavor accent. It usually needs balance from citrus, bitterness, dryness or a stronger base ingredient.

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.

White Creme De Cacao — common questions

How many cocktails are made with White Creme De Cacao?
There are 26 cocktail recipes featuring White Creme De Cacao in the WhatDrink database.
What are the most popular cocktails made with White Creme De Cacao?
Top-ranked cocktails made with White Creme De Cacao include Admiral Perry, El Molino, Floridita No. 1. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
What is the ABV of White Creme De Cacao?
White Creme De Cacao has an ABV of approximately 22.5%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare White Creme De Cacao with similar ingredients at a glance.
How do I use the White Creme De Cacao sensory profile to find drinks I like?
If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of White Creme De Cacao, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.