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Crème de Cacao: cocktail uses and amounts

Find a drink to make with crème de cacao, see how much you need and check the other ingredients before you start.

Short answer

Grasshopper and Alexander use crème de cacao. Grasshopper lists 20 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 2 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
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At a glance

Start with Grasshopper

Grasshopper takes about 4 minutes and lists 20 ml of crème de cacao.

A cool, creamy dessert cocktail combining mint and white cacao liqueurs.

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (5/5) and freshness (3/5).

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Measurements and preparation

How much crème de cacao should you use?

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2 cocktails using Crème de Cacao

Compare the ingredient amounts and what else you need. Each recipe includes ml, cl, oz and parts, preparation steps and a tasting profile.

Alexander cocktail on a dark studio background30 ml · Shaken

Alexander

A silky cognac cocktail with brown cacao liqueur, fresh cream, and aromatic nutmeg.

Also needed: cognac and heavy cream. 5 minutes.

Grasshopper cocktail on a dark studio background20 ml · Shaken

Grasshopper

A cool, creamy dessert cocktail combining mint and white cacao liqueurs.

Also needed: crème de menthe and heavy cream. 4 minutes.

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What to mix with crème de cacao

These ingredients appear together in the recipes above. Follow the full recipe for quantities and balance.

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Cognac

Used with crème de cacao in 1 of the linked recipe.

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Quick answers

Crème de Cacao cocktail questions

Which cocktails use crème de cacao?

Grasshopper and Alexander use crème de cacao. Grasshopper lists 20 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 2 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.

How much crème de cacao do I need for a cocktail?

Grasshopper lists 20 ml for 1 serving; Alexander lists 30 ml for 1 serving. Use the amount in your chosen recipe: these examples are different drink specifications, not interchangeable ratios.

What else do I need to make Grasshopper?

Alongside crème de cacao, the required ingredients for Grasshopper are 20 ml crème de menthe and 20 ml heavy cream. Its shaken preparation takes about 4 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.

Is crème de cacao required or optional?

Crème de Cacao is required in 2 of the 2 linked recipes. Every recipe in this collection lists it as a required ingredient.

Evidence

Sources & editorial note

Recipe amounts, preparation notes and ingredient combinations come from Kokto’s dated 100-recipe catalog. Counts cover this published set. Recipes are listed alphabetically; the quick starting point uses preparation time, then required-ingredient count. Taste scores are Kokto’s recipe profiles, not customer ratings. Ingredient combinations describe the linked recipes rather than substitution advice.

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