Campfire Affogato
If your autumn gathering is around a firepit or bonfire, you could make actual campfire coffee in your usual outdoor pot as part of the preparation ritual. Otherwise, a pot of drip coffee (or a similar quantity of instant or Americano-style coffee made with espresso and hot water) works as well. Hot chocolate can be used in place of coffee for more of a dessert drink.
Ingredients:
6 oz hot coffee or hot chocolate
1 oz liqueur of choice
1 scoop vanilla ice cream
Garnishes and add-ins, as desired (see Variations below)
Directions:
Pour hot coffee or chocolate into a heatproof glass or mug.
Add liqueur and 1 scoop ice cream of choice, garnish and serve immediately with a long-handled spoon. Makes 1 drinkVariations:
Cinnamon Bun Affogato:: Coffee, Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, cinnamon bun or spice cookie and cinnamon stick/sprinkle garnish.
’SMore Affogato: Hot chocolate, Baileys Original Irish Cream, toasted marshmallow, graham cracker garnish.
Black Forest Affogato: Coffee, cherry liqueur or brandy, chocolate shavings, cocktail cherry garnish.
Amaro Affogato:: Coffee, amaro or alpine liqueur, autumn herb sprigs and biscotti garnish.
