Frangelico is a hazelnut and herb-flavored liqueur that has been produced in the Piedmont region of Italy since the 18th century.
The liqueur is made from a infusion of toasted hazelnuts, cocoa beans, vanilla berries, and other herbs and spices.
The name "Frangelico" is a nod to the liqueur's creator, Fra Giovan Maria Angelico, a friar who is said to have developed the recipe in the 1750s.
Frangelico was originally produced by monasteries in the Piedmont region as a medicinal tonic. The liqueur became popular among the local people and, by the early 1800s, it was being commercially produced and sold throughout Italy. In the early 1900s, Frangelico was exported to the United States and other countries. Today, Frangelico is produced by the Italian company, Campari.
There are several ways to enjoy Frangelico. It can be enjoyed on its own or mixed into cocktails. It is also commonly used as a flavoring for coffee or desserts.
Frangelico is a hazelnut-flavored liqueur that has been around since the 18th century. The drink is made from infusing hazelnuts in alcohol and adding sugar and other flavorings.
The exact origin of Frangelico is unknown, but it is thought to have originated in the Piedmont region of Italy. The most popular legend is that it was created by a monk who lived in a monastery in the town of Tresanti. The monk, named Fra Angelico, was said to have infuses hazelnuts in alcohol as a way to make a medicinal liqueur.
Frangelico became popular in the early 1800s, and was exported to other countries. It was especially popular in the United States during the Prohibition era, when it was used to make cocktails.
Today, Frangelico is made by a number of different companies. It is still popular in cocktails, and is also often served on its own, over ice.
