Creamy Hazelnut Martini Recipes

HAZELNUT COFFEE MARTINI

Steps:

• To a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the hazelnut liqueur, coffee liqueur, vodka and cream. Shake vigorously for 1 minute, then strain into 4 digestif glasses. Top with chocolate shavings.

CREAMY HAZELNUT MARTINI

Steps:

• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour hazelnut liqueur, vodka, simple syrup, and half-and-half over ice. Cover shaker and shake until liquid is cold; strain into a martini glass.

CANDIED HAZELNUTS

Steps:

• Heat sugar and water in a small saucepan over high heat, swirling, until sugar dissolves. Bring to a simmer, and cook, swirling occasionally, until medium amber, about 4 minutes. Add hazelnuts and salt, and stir for 1 minute to coat.
• Pour mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment or a nonstick baking mat, and immediately separate nuts using 2 forks so that each stands alone on sheet. (You can also hold the pan at an angle and push each hazelnut onto sheet individually. If caramel thickens as you work, return to heat briefly.) Let cool. Break apart.

CREAMY CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT MILK

Steps:

• Add hazelnuts and pitted dates to a small heat-safe bowl and cover with boiling water. Allow to soak for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
• After 30 minutes, drain the hazelnuts and dates and add them to a high-speed blender along with the filtered water. Blend until creamy and smooth. Keep the blender running for at least 1-2 minutes so you get the most out of your hazelnuts.
• Strain using a nut milk bag or our favorite trick - a thin dish towel. Simply lay a clean dish towel over a mixing bowl, pour over the hazelnut milk, carefully gather the corners, and lift up. Then squeeze until all of the liquid is extracted. Discard pulp, or save for adding to baked goods. Find more inspiration for the pulp here.
• Rinse the blender and pour the strained hazelnut milk back into it. Add the salt, maple syrup (starting with the lesser amount), vanilla (optional), and cocoa powder (or cacao powder). Blend until well combined - about 1 minute. Taste and adjust if desired, adding more maple syrup for sweetness or cocoa powder for chocolaty goodness.
• Transfer milk to a jar or bottle, seal, and refrigerate. Will keep for up to 4-5 days, though best within the first 1-3 days. Shake well before drinking, as it tends to separate. Enjoy hot or cold on its own, or mixed with your morning coffee or hot chocolate!