Cacao Powder


Cacao Powder

Cacao Powder for Liqueur Infusions – Flavor & Pairing Tips

Cacao powder offers fast, concentrated chocolate flavor, creating bold, aromatic liqueurs with a sharper profile than nibs. Its fine texture extracts quickly but may leave sediment, requiring careful straining for clarity. The powder’s strong cocoa intensity enhances sweet, creamy, or spiced bases, adding a punch of roasted depth. Ideal for expressive, dessert-like liqueurs, cacao powder delivers immediate richness and unmistakable chocolate character in every sip.

Flavor Profile

Intense cocoa bitterness, fine earthy texture, dry and concentrated chocolate flavor.

Impact on Liqueurs

Delivers strong chocolate intensity and color; best for creamy or dessert-style liqueurs.

How to Use It

Whisk into warm syrup first; 20–40 g per 1 L. Combine with alcohol after cooling; strain if needed.

Pairing Suggestions

Vanilla, coffee, chili, cinnamon, coconut, almond, orange peel.