Dark Crème de Cacao

Dark crème de cacao is a dark/brown chocolate liqueur made from cocoa beans macerated with neutral spirit and sweetener, with intense bitter-chocolate and vanilla character, typically bottled 17-25% ABV. Distinct from white crème de cacao (clear, lighter chocolate) — dark crème de cacao adds rich brown color and more pronounced cocoa depth. Commercial examples include Mozart Dark Chocolate Liqueur (vegan, no cream, 87% cocoa macerate), Tempus Fugit Crème de Cacao à la Vanille, Marie Brizard Dark...