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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Hazelnut Bourbon Sour

    Published: October 26, 2015 / Updated: February 6, 2020 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Hazelnut Bourbon Sour

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    Yay, MONDAY! I get pretty excited about Mondays. Don't get me wrong: I love, love, LOVE weekends as much as the next person, but I also love Mondays! It's like a celebration of the weekend -- with the start of another week in which the possibilities are endless.  To help YOU celebrate, here's a little somethin' somethin' I worked on this weekend, my Hazelnut Bourbon Sour cocktail.

    Hazelnut Bourbon Sour with Frangelico 

    Hazelnut Bourbon Sour cocktail recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Have you ever had Frangelico liqueur? It's a hazelnut flavored liqueur that you may recognize because of it's interesting packaging: it sort of looks like a monk. Legend has it that the name, Frangelico, is an abbreviation of Fra’ Angelico, a hermit monk believed to have inhabited the Piedmont hills of Northern Italy during the 18th century. More than 300 years ago, Christian monks living in the area were known for their mad skills in the art of distilling, especially incorporating wild hazelnuts.

    Mixology Monday: Hazelnut Bourbon Sour

    Frangelico is a versatile liqueur that can work in the fall/winter as well as with refreshing spring/summer cocktails. The kind folks at Frangelico sent me a bottle to create some recipes, and I had so much fun with the challenge, since hazelnut is one of my favorite sweet flavor additions.

    I've combined it with two of my favorites: bourbon and lemon. Introducing: the Hazelnut Bourbon Sour.

    Hazelnut Bourbon Sour cocktail with Frangelico

    This Bourbon Sour cocktail is light and refreshing but also a fabulous pick me up on a cool fall day. Trust me: I had one Sunday, when Portland suddenly decided it wanted to actually feel like fall at last, and it was a delicious way to warm up on a stormy day.

    Hazelnut Bourbon Sour cocktail with lemon
    Hazelnut Bourbon Sour cocktail with Frangelico and lemon

    Hazelnut Bourbon Sour recipe

    Frangelico and Buffalo Trace Whiskey

    All you need for this Hazelnut Bourbon Sour is five ingredients: Frangelico, bourbon, aromatic bitters, lemon juice, and some simple sugar.

    No fancy directions here: simply pour all ingredients together over ice, give it a stir or two, then enjoy!

    Hazelnut Bourbon Sour cocktail recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Hazelnut Bourbon Sour cocktail recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Drink Bliss: Hazelnut Bourbon Sour recipe

    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Total Time: 5 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    Servings: 1
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    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces Frangelico hazelnut liqueur
    • 1 ounce Bourbon
    • ½ ounce simple sugar equal parts sugar and water, combined
    • 4-5 drops of aromatic bitters
    • squeeze of lemon juice

    Instructions

    • Pour all ingredients over ice in a glass.
    • Stir once.
    • Garnish with a lemon wedge or rind and serve.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

    Cheers to Mixology Monday, friends!

    Now I'd love to hear from you: how was your weekend? Are you a bourbon or a hazelnut flavored liqueur fan?

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      1. Chloe says

        October 27, 2015 at 7:17 pm

        Looks as tasty as it is pretty! Sounds like the perfect fall drink to enjoy around the fire. :)

        Reply
      2. Kim Beaulieu says

        October 26, 2015 at 11:50 pm

        I love this cocktail. I just picked up some of the Frangelico last time I was at the LCBO. I hear amazing things about it. Now I know which drink to start with. Love that you're giving us all a reason to look forward to Mondays.

        Reply
      3. Gwen says

        October 26, 2015 at 10:00 pm

        I've always wondered what to do with Frangelico! This sounds amazing

        Reply
      4. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

        October 26, 2015 at 8:44 pm

        Well celebrating a Monday is a nice change of pace! I like to hear that! And your cocktail sounds so good! I've just recently taken to bourbon, and just told the hubs about this drink - can't wait to make it! Nice!

        Reply
      5. Erin says

        October 26, 2015 at 6:56 pm

        I am intrigued! I have seen the frangelico but I've never tried it. This looks simple enough for me to try it out! Yay for mixology Mondays! ;-)

        Reply
      6. Jen says

        October 26, 2015 at 2:33 pm

        Wow, I could've used one of these yesterday when it was pouring! I love bourbon - Buffalo Trace is a fave. I'll definitely have to try this next time it's cold and stormy!

        Reply
      7. Barrett @dirtylaundrykitchen.com says

        October 26, 2015 at 9:18 am

        Intriguing. I'm super curious about the citrus with this. Maybe orange would work too?

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          October 26, 2015 at 9:47 am

          Orange would be delicious with this cocktail! I love the bourbon + lemon combo, and it works well with the nuttiness of the hazelnut and makes it a refreshing cocktail, but orange would definitely add a nice flavor as well.

      8. Alexandra Rood says

        October 26, 2015 at 12:10 pm

        5 stars
        Oh my goodness this sounds so yummy!!! And it's so easy! I think I know what cocktail I'll be serving at Thanksgiving ;)

        Reply
      9. Melissa says

        October 26, 2015 at 8:19 am

        Amazing photos! You have a great perspective on Mondays. :)
        --Melissa

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          October 26, 2015 at 8:56 am

          Thanks, Melissa! :)

      10. Meredith {MarthaChartreuse} says

        October 26, 2015 at 8:47 am

        I love your optimism and gratitude!! I had an equally full and fun weekend - thanks for helping me have a better Monday attitude. I am also really into this drink! It reminds me of a chocolate cake shot. I've already sent it over to my mom so we can enjoy these over the holidays.

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          October 26, 2015 at 8:56 am

          Thanks Meredith! Cheers :)

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