Joseph Cartron Cacao Brun is a dark (brown) cacao liqueur bottled at 25% ABV. Joseph Cartron is a family distillery in Nuits-Saint-Georges, in Burgundy, that has been producing benchmark liqueurs since 1882.
It is a crème de cacao in the classic dark style, made to bring rich cocoa depth to cocktails and desserts.
In the glass it is deep brown, with roasted cocoa and dark chocolate, a gentle vanilla sweetness and a smooth, lingering finish.
Dark crème de cacao is a bartender's essential for classic after-dinner cocktails such as the Brandy Alexander and the Twentieth Century.
Like the rest of the Cartron range, it comes in the house's tall, slender bottle with the 1882 crest, a handsome addition to any home bar. It is a thoughtful gift for home bartenders, and it sits naturally alongside the other Cartron liqueurs for anyone building a well-stocked cocktail cabinet.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Roasted cocoa and dark chocolate.
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Palate: Rich cocoa with gentle vanilla sweetness.
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Finish: Smooth and lingering.
Specifications
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Producer: Joseph Cartron, Nuits-Saint-Georges (est. 1882)
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Style: Crème de cacao (brown)
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ABV: 25% (50 proof)
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Origin: Burgundy, France
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Use Cartron Cacao Brun in a Brandy Alexander, shaken with cognac and cream and dusted with nutmeg, or in a Twentieth Century with gin, Lillet Blanc and lemon. It makes a rich chocolate martini with vodka, a mudslide with coffee liqueur and cream, and a Grasshopper-style drink with crème de menthe. A splash in hot chocolate, coffee or an espresso martini adds deep cocoa. On its own, serve it over ice with a little cream after dinner. Drizzle it over vanilla ice cream, tiramisu or a chocolate cake, and pair it with berries, cheesecake and hazelnut desserts. Keep the bottle in a cool, dark place after opening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is crème de cacao?
A chocolate-flavoured liqueur; the brown version has a darker, richer cocoa character.
What cocktails use it?
The Brandy Alexander, the Twentieth Century and chocolate martinis.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 25% ABV, or 50 proof.
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