There are quite a few variations of the Friar Tuck and in general these two are the consensus for each of the main mixed drinks under this name. The one ingredient each has in common is Frangelico, the hazelnut liqueur first created by Italian monks, thus the name of the drink. However, that is where things change, in #1 it is paired with dark creme de cacao and cream while #2 has lemon juice, grenadine and usually brandy. Both are good drinks and if you look at it, there's a Friar for whatever mood you're in: chocolate cream or thick and fruity.
Ingredients:
- For Friar Tuck #1:
- 1 oz Frangelico
- 1 oz dark creme de cacao
- 2 oz cream
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- For Friar Tuck #2:
- 1 1/2 oz Frangelico
- 2 tsp brandy (optional but preferred)
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 tsp grenadine
- maraschino cherry for garnish
Preparation:
Friar Tuck #1:
- Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a "v-shaped" glass (slightly over sized cocktail glass is perfect: the glass is meant to represent a monastic head covering).
Friar Tuck #2:
- Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass or ice-filled old-fashioned glass.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
