Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur 375ML

Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur 375ML is an Italian hazelnut liqueur bottled at 20% ABV (40 proof) in a convenient 375ml half-bottle format. Produced in Piedmont using the region's prized Tonda Gentile hazelnuts — the same variety sought after by world-renowned chocolatiers — Frangelico stands as one of the most recognized nut-based liqueurs on the global market.

Quick Facts: ABV: 20%  |  Origin: Canale, Piedmont, Italy  |  Style: Hazelnut Liqueur  |  Owner: Gruppo Campari

Production & Heritage

Frangelico traces its inspiration to centuries-old Italian monastic traditions of infusing spirits with local botanicals. Production takes place in Canale, a small town in Piedmont, and the recipe centers on Tonda Gentile hazelnuts — a cultivar prized for its large, uniform kernels and skin that sheds cleanly during toasting, preventing any bitter off-notes. The hazelnuts are crumbled and combined with cocoa, vanilla berries, and other natural flavoring ingredients, then steeped in a neutral base spirit. After maceration, the liquid is filtered, sweetened, and bottled in Frangelico's distinctive friar-shaped bottle. Gruppo Campari acquired the brand in 2010 and continues production in the Piedmont heartland.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Intense toasted hazelnut dominates the nose immediately, followed by subtle layers of cocoa powder and warm vanilla. A faint biscuity quality lingers beneath, giving the aroma an inviting, confectionery-like warmth.

Taste: The entry is sweet and nutty, with roasted hazelnut flavor front and center. Mid-palate, almond and vanilla tones emerge alongside mocha-coffee and citrus nuances. The mouthfeel is creamy and slightly oily, coating the palate with a rich, dessert-like character without becoming cloying.

Finish: Medium in length with a pleasant spicy warmth and lingering nuttiness. The cocoa and vanilla notes fade gently, leaving a clean, toasted-hazelnut aftertaste.

How to Drink Frangelico

Frangelico is versatile enough to sip chilled on its own or over ice, where its creamy hazelnut character shines without dilution washing out the flavor at 20% ABV. It also serves as a key ingredient in several classic and modern cocktails. An Espresso Martini gains a nutty depth when Frangelico replaces or supplements the usual coffee liqueur. The Hazelnut Old Fashioned — built with bourbon and a measure of Frangelico in place of simple syrup — delivers a rich, dessert-leaning twist on the classic. A Frangelico Sour, shaken with lemon juice and egg white, highlights the liqueur's biscuity sweetness against bright citrus acidity.

Best For

• Building a home cocktail bar with essential liqueurs
• Adding depth to after-dinner coffee or hot chocolate
• Baking and dessert applications like tiramisu or hazelnut truffles
• Sampling a half-bottle before committing to the full 750ml size

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Frangelico taste like? Frangelico delivers a pronounced roasted hazelnut flavor supported by vanilla, cocoa, mocha-coffee, and subtle citrus notes, all carried on a sweet, creamy palate.

How does Frangelico compare to Disaronno Amaretto? Both are popular nut-flavored liqueurs, but Frangelico is hazelnut-forward with cocoa and vanilla undertones, while Disaronno Amaretto leans toward marzipan-like almond and stone-fruit sweetness. Frangelico also sits at a lower ABV (20%) compared to Disaronno's 28%, making it lighter in body and alcohol intensity.

Is Frangelico good for cocktails? Frangelico is one of the most widely used nut liqueurs in cocktail making, performing especially well in espresso-based drinks, sours, and as a modifier in whiskey cocktails where its hazelnut sweetness adds complexity.

Where is Frangelico made? Frangelico is produced in Canale, a town in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy, an area renowned for its Tonda Gentile hazelnut orchards.

What foods pair well with Frangelico? Dark chocolate truffles complement the liqueur's cocoa and hazelnut notes naturally. Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano offers a savory-sweet contrast that highlights the nutty character. Vanilla panna cotta mirrors the liqueur's creamy vanilla tones. Fresh figs or dried apricots work well against the subtle fruit-and-spice undertones. Hazelnut biscotti creates an echo of flavors that intensifies the toasted-nut profile.

What sizes does Frangelico come in? Frangelico is commonly available in 375ml and 750ml bottles, with 1L formats found in select markets.

Is Frangelico worth the price? Frangelico positions as a moderately priced liqueur that punches above its tier thanks to the use of premium Tonda Gentile hazelnuts and genuine botanical maceration rather than artificial flavoring, making it strong value within the nut liqueur category.

Why Frangelico?

What separates Frangelico from lesser hazelnut liqueurs is its raw material: Piedmont's Tonda Gentile hazelnuts are among the most coveted nuts in the world, commanding premium prices in the confectionery and chocolate industries for their clean, bitter-free roast profile. That quality translates directly into the glass — the hazelnut flavor reads as authentic and toasted rather than synthetic. The real maceration process with cocoa and vanilla berries adds layered complexity that artificial hazelnut products simply cannot replicate. At 20% ABV, the 375ml format provides enough liquid for roughly eight cocktail portions, making it a practical entry point for anyone building a versatile liqueur collection.