THE NUTTY PROFESSOR

THE NUTTY PROFESSOR

1 measure Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur

1 measure Irish cream

Hot coffee

Whipped cream for topping

When it is a pretty, sunshine-filled fall morning and you are meeting up with a friend for brunch, a coffee cocktail is the just the thing to get the chatting started. You could go the route of a powerfully strong Irish Coffee (whiskey and coffee) or you could choose the luscious - tasting NUTTY PROFESSOR.

The one I enjoyed was made at the West End Bistro in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. But the NUTTY PROFESSOR would be simple to make at home as well. The key is to buy some Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur. You can’t miss it on the liquor shelf. It comes in a bottle shaped like a monk, complete with a rope around his waist. It will set you back about $30, but it’s well worth it, because Frangelico can be used for many delicious cocktails.

 

To make the NUTTY PROFESSOR, just put the Frangelico into a coffee cup, along with some Irish cream and strong, hot coffee. Stir and top with whipped cream. True to its name, the NUTTY PROFESSOR cocktail has a nutty flavor that is perfect for fall. Hazelnut is not even one of my favorite flavors, but I loved it in this cocktail and thought it went wonderfully with the sweet Irish cream. The coffee warms you up and takes off the chill, while also waking you up for whatever the day has ahead. For me that was drinking another NUTTY PROFESSOR.

Drink Up^

Cocktail Connie