Hazelnut Martini
A rich dessert-style martini balancing smooth vodka with hazelnut liqueur, white cacao, and a whisper of dry vermouth for a nutty, bittersweet finish.
- 1½ ozvodka
- ¾ ozhazelnut liqueur
- ½ ozwhite creme de cacao
- ¼ ozdry vermouth
- Roasted hazelnut floated on top.garnish
- 1Add vodka, hazelnut liqueur, white creme de cacao, and dry vermouth to a cocktail shaker.
- 2Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 12 to 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 3Fine-strain into a chilled martini glass.
- 4Garnish with a single roasted hazelnut floated on the surface.
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The Hazelnut Martini is a dessert martini that emerged in the 1990s and 2000s during the widespread popularity of flavoured martinis in bars throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. The cocktail combines vodka with hazelnut liqueur and white crème de cacao, creating a rich, nut-and-chocolate profile reminiscent of the Italian hazelnut confectionery tradition. The recipe appeared on Difford's Guide (recipe #948) and earned high ratings from the site's community of bartenders and discerning drinkers. Hazelnut liqueurs used in the recipe are typically produced in northern Italy, particularly the Piedmont region, which has been cultivating hazelnuts for centuries.
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