Frangelico
Frangelico is an Italian hazelnut liqueur with cocoa and vanilla. You can recognize it immediately by its monk-shaped bottle, with a cord around its waist. Here you can read what Frangelico is, what it tastes like, how to drink it and which glass pairs well with it.
Hazelnuts from Piedmont, in a monk's habit
Frangelico is a hazelnut-based liqueur. It comes from Canale, in the Italian region of Piedmont, an area known for its hazelnuts. In addition to nuts, it contains cocoa and vanilla. This gives it a smooth and sweet taste, a little like a praline. The liqueur has an alcohol content of 20% and a golden-brown color.
The name and the bottle belong together. According to the maker, the name goes back to a legend about Fra Angelico, a hermit in Piedmont who made liqueurs. That is why the bottle is shaped like a monk in a habit, with a real cord as a belt. Frangelico came onto the market in 1978 and is now part of the Italian Campari Group.
In short
Frangelico at Gall & Gall
There is essentially one Frangelico liqueur. Gall & Gall sells it in a 70 cl bottle. If you are looking for something in the same category, also take a look at amaretto or another sweet liqueur.
Frangelico
Hazelnut liqueur with cocoa and vanilla. Smooth and sweet, and according to the maker, a good partner for coffee and chocolate.
Amaretto
The best-known Italian nut liqueur. Sweeter and more marzipan-like, while Frangelico tastes more like roasted hazelnut.
About amaretto →Coffee liqueur
Hazelnut and coffee go well together. With a coffee liqueur and Frangelico, you can make a nutty Espresso Martini.
About coffee liqueur →What is the difference between a liqueur, a crème and a schnapps? You can read about it on our liqueur page.
Roasted hazelnut with a sweet edge
Hazelnut & vanilla
You mainly smell roasted hazelnut, with vanilla and a hint of cacao in the background.
Smooth and sweet
Sweet and rounded without being creamy: it contains no cream. The nutty notes remain prominent, while the cacao adds body.
Nutty
A smooth finish in which the hazelnut lingers for a moment. At 20% ABV, it is mild.
Flavor profile of Frangelico at 20% ABV. With ice and lime, it becomes fresher and less sweet.
Three ways to drink Frangelico
Frangelico is sweet enough to drink neat, but ice, coffee, or a touch of acidity brings out the hazelnut even more.
On the rocks with lime
Fill a tumbler with ice, pour in 5 cl of Frangelico, and squeeze a lime wedge over it. The acidity cuts through the sweetness and lets the nutty flavor shine.
Glass: tumbler →In coffee
A splash of Frangelico in a cup of coffee or cappuccino, optionally topped with whipped cream. It is also delicious in hot chocolate.
Coffee cocktails →In a cocktail
Frangelico works in any cocktail with coffee, chocolate, or cream. Replace some of the coffee liqueur with Frangelico for a nutty twist.
Go to cocktails →Cocktails with Frangelico
These classics are made with coffee liqueur or cream. A splash of Frangelico adds a hint of hazelnut.
Espresso Martini
Vodka, espresso, and coffee liqueur. Replace half the liqueur with Frangelico.
White Russian
Vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream. A splash of Frangelico makes it even smoother.
Mudslide
Vodka, coffee liqueur, and Irish cream. A dessert in a glass, with hazelnut as a perfect match.
Brandy Alexander
Cognac, crème de cacao, and cream. Cacao and hazelnut are a classic pairing.The right glass for Frangelico
Frangelico on the rocks is best enjoyed from a tumbler with a heavy base. Neat, a small liqueur glass works well, and for an Espresso Martini, reach for a coupe. These are the glasses we recommend ourselves.
Everything you still wanted to know about Frangelico
Is your question not listed? Read more about liqueur or browse our cocktail recipes.
To liqueur →What is Frangelico?
How much alcohol is in Frangelico?
How do you drink Frangelico?
Why is Frangelico's bottle shaped like a monk?
What does Frangelico taste like?
Which glass do you use for Frangelico?
Buy Frangelico
Want the bottle at home right away? Order Frangelico online from Gall & Gall.
Prices as of October 9, 2026, as reported by Gall & Gall. You can see the current price and stock at Gall & Gall. Glazen.nl receives a small commission if you buy something through these links; you pay nothing extra. No 18, no alcohol.