Frangelico Liqueur
70cl
/
20% Vol
Gaining its name from a hermit monk, Father Angelico. Frangelico is one of Italy's most famous liqueurs. Flavoured with toasted hazelnuts that have been distilled in neutral and then steeped with other flavourings such as cocoa beans, coffee, vanilla, berries and rhubarb.
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Frangelico Liqueur
€29.50
Ex Tax: €23.98
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Product Details
Fact Sheet
Fluid
70cl
Alcohol %
20%
Country
France
Serving Suggestion
Serving Suggestion
Great in shots or mixed with ginger beer
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Gold - Liqueur Masters 2023 - The Spirits Business
FAQs
Yes. Frangelico is made from Piedmontese wild hazelnuts, which are infused into alcohol along with coffee, cocoa, and vanilla. There are no grain based ingredients in the botanical infusion. The base spirit, though grain derived, is distilled to a point where gluten proteins are removed. Frangelico is considered gluten free and safe for individuals with gluten intolerance. Individuals with severe nut allergies should note that hazelnut is the primary flavour component.
The closest substitute for Frangelico in cocktails is another hazelnut liqueur such as Nocello, which uses both walnut and hazelnut notes, or Noisette liqueurs from artisan producers. In an emergency, a light amaretto can approximate the nutty, sweet, slightly bitter function of Frangelico in a recipe, though the almond versus hazelnut distinction will be detectable. A small amount of hazelnut syrup with neutral spirit is an effective non alcoholic substitute for cocktail mixing applications.
Frangelico's roasted hazelnut, cocoa, vanilla, and coffee character pairs naturally with dark chocolate, espresso, and cream based ingredients. In cocktails, it works well shaken with vodka and cold brew espresso as a Hazelnut Espresso Martini. Over ice cream or mixed into a hot chocolate it functions as a digestif. Frangelico and Baileys combined over ice is a rich but effective pairing. The monk shaped bottle makes it recognisable but the flavour reward justifies the purchase independently of the packaging.
The most effective mixer for Frangelico is fresh espresso or cold brew coffee, which amplifies the roasted hazelnut and cocoa notes while balancing the sweetness with coffee bitterness. Cream and ice create a simple but satisfying Hazelnut White Russian variant. Dark rum with Frangelico and cream produces a richly textured dessert cocktail. For a lighter application, Frangelico over ice with a measure of fresh apple juice delivers a nutty, fruit forward drink that works as an informal dessert serve.
You can order Frangelico online here at Celtic Whiskey Shop with nationwide delivery across Ireland and international shipping available. We stock the standard Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur. Prefer to browse in person? Visit us at 27 28 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, open 7 days. Our team will be happy to recommend across the liqueur range for cocktail and digestif applications.
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