Chartreuse (liqueur) Génépi). The exact recipes for all forms of Chartreuse remain trade secrets and are known at any given time only to the two monks who prepare the herbal mixture. Chartreuse is commonly used as an ingredient in cocktails, such as a Cloister. Chartreuse liquors generally have performed well at international spirit ratings competitions. The basic green offering has won silver and double gold medals from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. It has also earned an above-average score of 93 from the Beverage Testing Institute and has been given scores in the 96-100 interval by Wine Enthusiast. The VEP Green
Chocolate liqueur or a dark caramel color, which is often labeled "dark crème de cacao". The French word "crème" refers to the creamy texture of this very sweet liqueur, but there is no actual dairy cream in it. The alcohol content of crème de cacao varies, but 20% to 25% ABV (40–50 proof (U.S.)) is common. Chocolate liqueur Chocolate liqueur is a liqueur that tastes like chocolate. Chocolate liqueur is not a new invention. There is mention, in French, of producing and selling chocolate "en liqueur" as early as 1666. Context suggests this is a chocolate liqueur, not a chocolate liquor or