About the Recipe
The Nutty Noir, also known as a Hazelnut Cocoa Spritz, is dessert in disguise. Hazelnut syrup and cocoa blend into a rich base, balanced with a splash of fresh orange juice and topped with sparkling bubbles. Think Nutella with candied orange peel — indulgent but lifted, moody yet elegant. A fall cocktail recipe that makes any evening feel cinematic.
Ingredients
1½ oz hazelnut syrup
1 oz cocoa or cold-brew cocoa concentrate
½ oz fresh orange juice (or 2–3 dashes orange bitters)
Prosecco to top
Ice
Instructions
Step 1
Shake hazelnut syrup, cocoa, and orange juice with ice.
Step 2
Strain into coupe or rocks glass with fresh ice.
Step 3
Top with prosecco. Stir lightly.
Tips
Add coffee concentrate for more depth.
Use orange bitters instead of juice for a drier finish.
Hosting? Serve in small coupes with chocolate shavings for a dessert-course vibe.
Serving Tips
Glass: Coupe or rocks glass
Garnish: Cocoa-dusted rim or orange twist with chocolate shaving
Vibe: Candlelight, jazz or lo-fi playlist, indulgent fall evening