Sasse Cocoa-Nut Liqueur 700 ml. A clear, natural liqueur made from cocoa beans and nuts, in the style of the Roaring Twenties, 30% ABV.
Sasse Cocoa-Nut Liqueur is a clear, natural liqueur from the Sasse fine distillery in Schöppingen, referred to by the producer as “Cocoa with Nut”: cocoa beans and nuts combined into a distillate, 30% ABV, 700 ml. This is no chocolate cream or nougat in a glass – it is a crystal-clear liqueur in the style of the Roaring Twenties, with which Sasse aims for a surprise effect.
The Cocoa-Nut Liqueur from Sasse looks like a clear brandy, yet it tastes of cocoa and nut. This is due to the production process: cocoa beans and nuts are distilled. During distillation, the aromas rise with the alcohol, while the color and solids remain behind in the still. Sasse then turns this distillate into a liqueur. Nuts and cocoa have always gone together, whether in a spread or a praline. Here, they appear in a bottle that you might sooner mistake for a fruit brandy. Just imagine the moment your guests try a clear glass and suddenly taste cocoa.
Cocoa and nut, plus floral notes from the distillation process
The liqueur tastes of cocoa and nut, carried by fine floral notes that emerge during the distillation of the cocoa beans and nuts. The interplay is harmonious and intense, and the sweetness remains typical for a liqueur. At 30% ABV, it sits between the mild cream liqueurs and the distillery’s strong brandies.
Regarding labeling: The liqueur contains nuts. The manufacturer does not specify the exact type of nut.
Neat and slightly chilled or in an Indian Summer Highball with Lagerkorn
Sasse itself recommends the Indian Summer Highball for Cocoa with Nut. For this, combine 30 ml of liqueur, 20 ml of Lagerkorn, and 10 ml of lemon juice with 4 to 5 ice cubes in a long drink glass. Top up with Bitter Lemon, stir briefly, and garnish with a lemon zest. The acidity of the lemon and the bitterness of the soda pull the cocoa out of its sweetness. The Lagerkorn adds vanilla and barrel wood notes, ensuring the drink retains depth despite the ice and soda. The name is especially fitting in autumn, as the evenings grow cooler.
Served neat, it is best slightly chilled in a small glass. As a spirit with 30% ABV, it is only for sale to persons aged 18 and over. Keep the bottle upright in a cool, dark place.
Our tip: For the highball, the small Lagerkorn V.S.O.P. in 200 ml is sufficient – enough for several rounds and a glass to enjoy neat for comparison.
From the distillery of the Korn pioneers – with a detour into cocoa and nut
This liqueur comes from the Sasse fine distillery in Schöppingen, which is operated by Lagerkorn GmbH under Managing Director Rüdiger Sasse. The house sees itself as a pioneer of the new German Korn and seeks to restore its status as a high-quality spirit. The distillery names Hendrik and Joscha as its master distillers.
In addition to Korn, Sasse maintains a range of natural liqueurs, and Cocoa with Nut is arguably the most playful of them all. The manufacturer makes the connection to the Roaring Twenties themselves. For you, this means a bottle that sounds more like a salon or bar cart than a farmhouse parlor, even if it is distilled in the heart of the Münsterland region.
For nougat lovers, a well-equipped home bar, and a conversation starter at the table
This bottle is for anyone who enjoys chocolate and nuts and loves being surprised. In the home bar, it is the secret ingredient for a highball; as a gift, it is a liqueur that will get people talking at the table. If you prefer something creamy, reach for the Herrencreme Liqueur by Paula Pumpernickel; you can find all Sasse bottles on our Sasse page. This liqueur is not suitable for anyone with a nut allergy. Those expecting a dark, creamy chocolate liqueur will be surprised by the clear liquid in the bottle.
Cocoa beans and nuts, distilled into a clear natural liqueur, 30% ABV – the Cocoa-Nut Liqueur from the Sasse fine distillery in Schöppingen, perfect for a highball or a small glass.
