Italian hazelnut liqueur Frangelico inspira versátil holiday cocktails, from Christmas dinner drinks to fun New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Aromatic Italian liqueur for the holidays
With the holiday season approaching, Italian liqueur Frangelico, a favorite among cocktail lovers, ganha destaque em diferentes ocasiões. The brand suggests recipes that work from office gatherings to New Year’s toasts.
Creamy, refreshing or more intense, drinks made with the brand’s hazelnut deliver a bold, aromatic flavor. Thus, they become the perfect companion to celebrate special moments throughout the season.
Frangelico cocktails for Christmas
Christmas dinner usually calls for lighter drinks that pair well with family gatherings and long meals. In this context, Frangelico appears in recipes that balance flavor, elegance and moderation.
One suggestion is the Carajillo Italiano. In a glass with ice, mix 50 ml of Frangelico and 50 ml of hot espresso. Then garnish with an orange peel, creating a balanced and aromatic drink to enjoy throughout the evening.
Another option is the Hazelnut Old Fashioned. In a rocks glass with ice, mix 50 ml of Frangelico, 50 ml of Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, 15 ml of simple syrup and 4 dashes of Angostura Bitter. The result is a sophisticated and flavorful toast that does not overwhelm the palate.
Frangelico drinks for New Year’s Eve
On New Year’s Eve, the focus is celebrating the new cycle with friends or family. To mark the occasion with energy and flavor, cocktails with Frangelico explore the combination of coffee, hazelnut and sweetness.
The Hazelnut Espresso Martini brings the perfect match between coffee and hazelnut. In a shaker with ice, add 40 ml of Frangelico, 40 ml of vodka and 40 ml of espresso. Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass, ensuring freshness and sophistication in the first minutes of the year.
The Chocolate Cake Shot adds a playful, dessert-like touch to the celebration. In a shot glass, mix 25 ml of Frangelico and 25 ml of vodka. Then cut a slice of Sicilian lemon and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Bite the lemon, hold the juice in your mouth and take the shot, for a light and relaxed toast.
About Frangelico liqueur
Frangelico is a premium Italian liqueur made with hazelnuts harvested in the Piedmont region. The recipe also includes ingredients such as vanilla and chocolate, resulting in a rich and aromatic profile.
With its unique and authentic flavor, the liqueur offers sophistication and versatility for cocktails and dessert drinks. Created in 1978, Frangelico is part of the Campari Group portfolio and remains a reference among hazelnut-based liqueurs worldwide.