Frangelico is a brand of hazelnut and herb liqueur, flavored with toasted coffee, cocoa, vanilla and rhubarb root, which is produced in the Piedmont region of Italy, and originated with Christian monks living in this area 300 years ago.
The brand was created in 1978. It is known for its unusual packaging; its bottle was designed to look like a Christian friar, complete with a knotted white cord around the waist. According to the manufacturer, the name of the liqueur is based on a legend of a hermit monk named Fra Angelico who lived in the Piedmont region of Italy and "created unique recipes for liqueurs". The bottle itself most closely resembles the habit of a Franciscan friar.The brand was purchased by Gruppo Campari in 2010, having previously been owned by William Grant and C&C Group.
Its bottle was designed to look like a friar, complete with a knotted white cord around the waist. Frangelico can be used to make many different cocktails, combined with vodka, but it can also be served simply on ice, with soda water, or with coffee.
