Hazelnut Martini
A sweet and coffee vodka cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 25.9% ABV ∙
The Hazelnut Martini is a stirred vodka cocktail with hazelnut liqueur, white crème de cacao, and dry vermouth, finished with whole hazelnuts.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Stir all ingredients with ice: Vodka 50 mlHazelnut liqueur 10 mlWhite Crème de Cacao 10 mlDry vermouth 10 ml
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish by dropping 3 hazelnuts into the cocktail
Tips
- Hold the hazelnut liqueur and White Crème de Cacao to 10 ml each; both are sweet, and a heavy pour drowns the vodka.
History
The Hazelnut Martini has no documented creator, bar, or date. It is a modern recipe-book variation that keeps the Martini's name, glass, and a smaller measure of dry vermouth but builds on vodka with hazelnut liqueur (commonly Frangelico) and a splash of white crème de cacao. Frangelico, the hazelnut liqueur most associated with the drink, was launched commercially in 1978 and is produced in the Piedmont region of Italy.
FAQ
What is in a Hazelnut Martini?
50 ml vodka with 10 ml each of hazelnut liqueur, white crème de cacao and dry vermouth. Three whole hazelnuts dropped into the glass are the garnish.
What is a famous hazelnut liqueur?
Frangelico, an Italian liqueur sold in a monk-shaped bottle, is the best known. Any hazelnut liqueur gives this drink its toasted, slightly sweet nut flavor.
