Giffard Crème de Cacao (White) Liqueur
Product details
| Management number | 253706630 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$12.00 | Model Number | 253706630 | ||
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Giffard Crème de Cacao Blanc is a clear, sweet chocolate-liqueur built on high-quality cocoa beans, with strong chocolate aroma tempered by hints of vanilla, coffee, and caramel. At ~25 % ABV, it's rich yet mellow — excellent for dessert cocktails, creamy drinks, or adding chocolate nuance without color to lighter cocktails.
Specs & Origins
| Spec | Detail |
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| Producer | Giffard & Cie, Angers, Loire Valley, France. |
| ABV / Proof | 25 % ABV |
| Color / Appearance | Transparent / crystal clear — white crème style (no added color) |
| Base Ingredients | Cocoa beans (premium West African cocoa beans), sugar-beet neutral alcohol, sugar; subtle vanilla & caramel notes present. |
Tasting Profile
| Sensory Element | Notes |
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| Nose / Aroma | Strong cocoa with a slight coffee note; vanilla and caramel enrich the aroma. |
| Palate / Taste | Very soft, sweet; initial sugar and vanilla tones, followed by strong white chocolate / milk chocolate flavours, cocoa; gentle bitterness in the cocoa, balanced by sweetness. |
| Finish | Smooth, creamy, with lingering cocoa and vanilla; light caramel undertone. Not harsh; more dessert-like than spirituous. |
Strengths & What Makes It Special
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Purity of flavour: Even though it’s made from dark/West African cocoa beans, the white version removes pigments while retaining cocoa flavour, giving you chocolate without muddied colour.
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Versatility: Because it's clear, it can be used in cocktails where you want chocolate flavour without dark colouring — e.g. white cocktails like a White Russian, Brandy Alexander, or dessert-style drinks.
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Balanced sweetness: It manages to be indulgent without going overboard; the sweetness is moderated by vanilla, caramel and minimal bitterness.
Usage Suggestions & Mini-Recipes
Here are a few ways to use Giffard Crème de Cacao Blanc:
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White Russian Twist
1½ oz vodka + ½ oz Giffard Crème de Cacao Blanc + cream; serve over ice. -
Brandy Alexander Variation
1 oz cognac or brandy + 1 oz Giffard Crème de Cacao Blanc + 1 oz crème fraîche or cream; shake with ice, strain. -
Chocolate Martini
1 oz vodka + 1 oz white crème de cacao + ½ oz vanilla liqueur (if available); shake and serve in coupette with a cocoa dusting. -
Dessert Float
½ oz Giffard Crème de Cacao Blanc drizzled over vanilla ice cream, or used as a sauce base for warm chocolate desserts.
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