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Affogato is an Italian drink that makes a wonderful alternative to iced coffee on a hot summer day.  Affogato literally means
"drowned.'"It generally consists of  
gelato (Italian-style ice cream) that is topped with hot espresso or a liqueur.
Lemon sorbetto splashed with grappa is another example.  You can use freshly brewed espresso, instant or decaffeinated
espresso, if you prefer.   As with the recipe for almond affogato, you may also top your drink with a liqueur such as Kahlua,
Grand Marnier, or
Frangelico.   You can also add a little powdered chocolate milk mix to the coffee for a mocha flavor.
Serve affogato with a
biscotti on the side. For another refreshing drink made with sorbet, try our sgroppino recipe.
Vanilla Affogato
(Serves 4)

1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 pint vanilla gelato or ice cream


Beat the cream until stiff peaks form.
Cover and refrigerate.
Stir the espresso powder into the boiling water until dissolved

Place one scoop of gelato into 4 tall glasses or large coffee mugs.
Pour 2 TB hot espresso over each.
Top each with a dollop of whipped cream.
Serve immediately.
Chocolate Affogato
(Serves 4)

1 pint chocolate gelato or ice cream
8 tablespoons finely chopped semisweet chocolate
8 tablespoons hot freshly brewed espresso
8 tablespoons dark rum


Place one scoop of gelato in 4 tall glasses or large coffee mugs.
Spoon 2 tablespoons each chocolate, espresso, and rum over each.
Serve immediately.



Almond Affogato

Use vanilla gelato or ice cream with hot espresso and Amaretto
Proceed following directions above.