You know may not know Frangelico by name, but you certainly know its bottle for the iconic shape and outline of a monk with a belt. And, of course, its signature hazelnut flavor. There's no other ingredient in the cocktail world that comes as close to its ability to create mixology magic. It's time to finesse your cocktail game with these Frangelico drinks.
Hot Frangelico Drink Recipes
Frangelico lends itself beautifully to warm drinks. Its toasty hazelnut flavors go well in everything from a hot-buttered rum to a hot toddy. Or, you can try a few of our toasty warm Frantelico favorites.
Frangelico Coffee
Frangelico coffee is similar to Irish coffee, but with a nuttier, richer flavor. If you're looking for a hot drink that you'll be hazelnuts about, this is a great use of Frangelico.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces Frangelico
- 4 ounces hot coffee
- Whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Warm a mug.
- In a coffee mug, combine the Frangelico and coffee.
- Stir carefully to mix.
- Garnish with whipped cream.
Spicy Nutty Hot Cider
Apple, cinnamon, and nuts — we can't think of a better flavor combo. Winter never tasted so good.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces hot apple cider
- ½ ounce cinnamon whiskey
- ½ ounce Frangelico
- Cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- In a coffee mug, combine the hot cider, cinnamon whiskey, and Frangelico. Stir.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Fab Frangelico Cocktails & Shots
Whether you want a highball, a party shot, or a martini-style drink, Frangelico fits all your moods.
Frangelico Chocolate Cake Shot
Whether you simply love cake or you're looking to celebrate a birthday in a unique way, this Frangelico chocolate cake shot is the perfect sweet sip.
Ingredients
- ½ ounce Frangelico
- ½ ounce vanilla vodka
- ½ ounce chocolate cream liqueur
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Frangelico, vanilla vodka, and chocolate cream liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a shot glass.
Frangelico Martini
This Frangelico mixed drink isn't technically a martini, but since it comes in a martini glass, we won't judge if you call it one.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces vodka
- ½ ounce sweet vermouth
- ½ ounce Frangelico
- Ice
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass.
- In a mixing glass, add ice, vodka, sweet vermouth, and Frangelico.
- Stir rapidly to chill.
- Strain into the chilled glass.
Frangelico Sour
Similar to an amaretto sour, a Frangelico sour is a sweet and sour concoction with a nutty twist. Yes, you should absolutely try this instead of amaretto in your next sour.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1½ ounces Frangelico
- Ice
- Cherry and lemon slice for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, lemon juice, lime juice, and Frangelico.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a cherry and a lemon slice.
Hazelnut Cherry Fizz
Cherry and hazelnut make a delicious flavor combo, and the lemon juice keeps this drink from getting too sweet. You can substitute any maraschino liqueur for the Luxardo cherry liqueur in this nutty cherry cocktail.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce Frangelico
- ¾ ounce Luxardo cherry liqueur
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1½ ounces vodka
- Ice
- 3 ounces club soda
- Cherry for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the Frangelico, cherry liqueur, lemon juice, and vodka.
- Add ice and shake to chill.
- Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice.
- Add the club soda and stir.
- Garnish with a cherry.
Frangelico Spritz
Use a semi-sweet, sparkling white wine in this yummy spritzer, such as an extra-dry Prosecco or Moscato d'Asti. Balanced, bubbly, and nutty.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces Frangelico
- 1½ ounces off-dry sparkling white wine
- 3 ounces soda water or club soda
- Ice
Instructions
- In a wine glass or Collins glass, combine the Frangelico, wine, and club soda.
- Add the ice and stir.
Skip the Frangelico and use amaretto instead for a twist on this easy and fizzy cocktail.
Hazelnut Mimosa
A traditional mimosa combines orange juice and Champagne or sparkling wine. This version adds Frangelico and makes a delicious nutty twist. For best results, select a dry sparkling wine to keep this cocktail from being too sweet.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce chilled Frangelico
- 2 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 ounces chilled Champagne or sparkling wine
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a Champagne flute and stir.
Smoked Hazelnut Old-Fashioned
The smoky flavor of Scotch is the perfect complement to the nutty sweetness of Frangelico in this twist on a traditional old-fashioned.
Ingredients
- 1 orange wedge
- ¾ ounce Frangelico
- 2 drops orange bitters
- 2 ounces Scotch
- Splash of water
- Ice cube
Instructions
- In a rocks glass, muddle the orange wedge, Frangelico, and bitters.
- Add the scotch and a splash of water. Stir.
- Add the ice.
Hazelnut Dark and Stormy
The dark n' stormy originated in Bermuda, and it includes dark rum and ginger beer. This version uses Frangelico to add a nutty bite to the spicy cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces dark rum
- ¾ ounce Frangelico
- Ice
- 3 ounces chilled ginger beer
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a Collins glass filled with ice, combine the rum, Frangelico, and ginger beer. Stir.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Frangelico and Cola
Like an amaretto and Coke, the Frangelico and cola is a simple cola-based drink that's quick and easy.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Frangelico
- 4 ounces cola
- Ice
- Cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a Collins glass with ice.
- Add the Frangelico and cola. Stir.
- Garnish with a cherry.
Envy Martini
Melon and hazelnut make a surprisingly delicious and harmonious combination in this cocktail that will leave you green with envy.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- ¾ ounce Frangelico
- ¾ ounce Midori
- Ice
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, Frangelico, and Midori.
- Add the ice and shake to chill.
- Strain into the chilled glass.
Frangelico Espresso Martini
Mix up the deep and bitter flavors of espresso with the soft and sweet nutty flavors of Frangelico.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1 ounce Frangelico
- ¾ ounce coffee liqueur
- 1 ounce espresso
- Ice
- Three whole coffee beans for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vodka, Frangelico, coffee liqueur, and espresso.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with three whole coffee beans.
Frangelico White Russian
Frangelico mingles so well with creamy ingredients, so why not experiment with the already creamy and easy-to-make white Russian?
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce vodka
- ¾ ounce coffee liqueur
- ¾ ounce Frangelico
- 1 ounce heavy cream
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vodka, coffee liqueur, Frangelico, and heavy cream.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into cocktail glass over fresh ice.
Beer Nuts
No, you aren't going to be snacking on that communal bowl of nuts on the bar. But you will be absolutely nuts for this beertail.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces stout or porter
- 1½ ounce Frangelico
- Marshmallow for garnish
Instructions
- In a pint glass, add stout or porter.
- Add Frangelico.
- Garnish with a marshmallow.
What to Mix With Frangelico
Frangelico is a versatile cocktail ingredient. You can use it in place of amaretto in amaretto cocktails for an interesting twist, and it also mixes well with other ingredients.
- Apple cider/apple juice
- Orange juice
- Peach juice/peach nectar
- Pear juice
- Sparkling cider
- Coffee
- Irish cream
- RumChata
- Lemon-lime soda
- Ginger ale or ginger beer
- Chambord
- Cranberry juice
Delicious Frangelico Recipes
Whether you like sweet dessert-style cocktails, or you prefer something sweet and sour or something a bit smokier, Frangelico is the perfect secret weapon to keep in your home bar. But with a bottle as beautiful as this, you may just want to keep it on the counter to admire.
