Cream; -- a term used esp. in cookery, names of liqueurs, etc.
Liqueur which contains more than 400 grams of alcohol per liter.
A thick and concentrated infusion of fruit in neutral grape spirits. These are most commonly made from cassis (blackcurrants), framboise (raspberry) and mure (blackberries.) Examples can also be made from hazelnuts and strawberries. The best are generally to be found around Dijon in France.
The tan foam that forms when you brew espresso. The creme makes a 'cap' which helps retain the aromatics and flavours of the espresso within the cup.
brandy-based liqueur with high sugar content France Examples: Crème de Banane, de Cacao, de Menthe, de Ananas (Pineapple), de Cassis, Crème de Fraise (Strawberry), etc
At Starbucks, it refers to a coffee-free beverage, such as Vanilla Frappuccino® blended coffee.
A cordial with a very high sugar content. Its cream-like consistency gives it its prefix. It comes in the following combinations: Creme de Cacao: Made from cacao and vanilla beans. Creme de Cassis: Made from black currant. Creme de Mint: Made from mint. Creme de Yvette: Made from violets.