How to Make Dark Crème de Cacao

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Mix sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to boil.

   Remove from heat and add the cocoa powder as you stir the mixture.
   
   Keep stirring until all the granulated sugar is dissolved.
   
   Keep cool to room temperature.
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   Step 2: Melt cooking chocolate in a cup.

   Once the mixture in Step 1 is ready, pour in the chocolate and stir well until you get a delicious-looking cocoa syrup. , You should be able to smell the chocolaty whiff amplified by the newly introduced alcohol. ,, Add the vanilla and almond extracts and seal bottle tightly.
   
   Shake bottle gently and store in a cool dark place. , Remember to give it a gentle shake every few days. ,, Filter liquid with a muslin cloth or a coffee strainer to remove the sediments.
   
   You will get a clear dark liquid which not only smells good but also tastes amazing.
   
   Rinse your bottle with 1/2 cup of rum to get rid of any remaining sediments, and pour the filtered rum back in.
   
   Store in a cool dark place. , Make sure to give it a gentle shake before serving.
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   Step 3: Add rum and stir gently

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   Step 4: making sure that the mixture coalesces evenly into a curious dark liquid.

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   Step 5: Add the coffee powder and keep stirring.

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   Step 6: Pour mixture into a glass bottle.

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   Step 7: Let mixture steep for 2 weeks.

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   Step 8: After 2 weeks

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   Step 9: allow your rum to steep for another 4 weeks undisturbed to allow the ingredients to penetrate the strong taste of alcohol.

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    Step 10: After 4 weeks

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    Step 11: you should see the sediments from the cocoa resting at the base of your bottle.

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    Step 12: Your dark Crème de Cacao is now ready to impress your guests.

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