Leroux Dark Crème de Cacao (750ml)

Among the classic American cordials, Leroux Dark Crème de Cacao is a chocolate-flavored liqueur, dark brown in colour, that has sat on back-bars since the mid-century. It is part of the Leroux line, distilled in Philadelphia by Jacquin. It is kosher and reliably on-shelf.

Mood: Rich, sweet, dessert-hour.

Tasting notes

It smells of toasted vanilla bean, brown sugar, and dark cocoa. On the palate it is medium-sweet and syrupy but not cloying, showing coffee, milk chocolate, and a light warmth from the spirit. The finish is warm, with cocoa that lingers.

Best served

It is a staple of classic cocktails such as the Grasshopper, Brandy Alexander, mudslide, and chocolate martini. It can be drizzled over vanilla ice cream or into hot coffee too, or poured straight into a cordial glass after dessert.

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