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Affogato cocktail in a rocks glass, garnished with coffee beans

Affogato recipe

BuiltRocks glassNo iceAlcohol-free

The Affogato is an alcohol-free drink, made with vanilla ice cream and espresso, served in a rocks glass. It is creamy and coffee-rich.

Alcohol-free. About 140 calories per drink.

Italy’s simplest dessert drink: a scoop of vanilla ice cream “drowned” in hot espresso. Add 15 ml amaretto for a grown-up version.

Affogato ingredients

Vanilla ice cream1 scoop
Espresso30 ml (1 oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make an Affogato

  1. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
  4. Garnish with coffee beans.
Glass
Rocks glass
Ice
None
Garnish
Coffee beans
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Affogato: quick answers

Does the Affogato contain alcohol?
No. It is an alcohol-free drink.
How many calories are in a Affogato?
About 140 calories per drink, from the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Affogato served in?
A rocks glass, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Affogato have?
2 in total: vanilla ice cream and espresso. Simple enough to make at home.

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