To highlight the Day 21 candle, Coffee + Hazelnut, we wanted a recipe that truly lives up to this rich, enveloping fragrance.
Something indulgent, yes — but above all elegant, well balanced and genuinely delicious.
Coffee + Hazelnut is a deep, comforting fragrance where the intensity of coffee meets the natural softness of hazelnut. The perfect combination to inspire a revisited classic: the espresso martini, finished with a real homemade hazelnut touch.
A drink to sip slowly, ideal for a December evening, a dinner with friends, or a quieter moment at home.
Coffee + Hazelnut Espresso Martini
Ingredients (1 glass)
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur (our team has a soft spot for Aléa’s espresso liqueur — decaffeinated, made with fair-trade coffee roasted in Montréal, in collaboration with Café Pista)
- 1 oz freshly brewed espresso, cooled
- ½ oz homemade hazelnut milk (recipe below)
- Ice
(Non-alcoholic version: replace the vodka and coffee liqueur with a strong espresso and a coffee or hazelnut syrup, depending on what you have on hand.)
Preparation
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso and hazelnut milk.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until very cold and slightly frothy.
- Strain into a well-chilled martini glass.
Homemade Hazelnut Milk
(Make ahead — also perfect for everyday holiday coffees)
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw or roasted hazelnuts (ideally unsalted)
- 3 to 4 cups milk of your choice (oat milk, almond milk or regular milk)
- (optional) ½ tsp maple syrup or honey
- (optional) a tiny pinch of salt
How to make it
- If using raw hazelnuts, toast them dry in a pan over medium heat for 4–5 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the warm hazelnuts to a saucepan with the milk.
- Heat gently over medium-low for 10 to 15 minutes, without boiling.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then strain using a fine sieve or coffee filter.
- Add maple syrup or a pinch of salt if desired.
- Pour into an airtight container and refrigerate.
👉 Keeps for 4 to 5 days and adds an incredible touch to coffees, lattes, cappuccinos… and of course, this espresso martini.
Toppings (if you feel extra)
Because sometimes, December calls for a little something more:
– crushed hazelnuts over the foam
– a light dusting of cocoa or ground coffee
– or even a homemade marshmallow, gently placed on the glass or served on the side
We also shared a super simple homemade marshmallow recipe, with an optional clementine twist (they’re just as good without it).
👉 Find the marshmallow recipe right here
Light your Coffee + Hazelnut candle, prepare your espresso martini, and take the time to savour the moment.
A rich, comforting drink that perfectly captures the spirit of December — exactly like this fragrance. ☕🌰🤎
