1. Affogato
An affogato, translating as gelato affogato al caffè ('ice cream drowned in coffee') in Italian, is an Italian dessert made by pouring a shot of hot espresso over a scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream. Some variations include adding a shot of liqueur, such as amaretto, Kahlúa, or bicerin, to add an extra layer of flavor.
In Italy, it is classified as a dessert, while some places outside Italy consider it a beverage. Regardless of its classification, it is typically served in a tall, narrow-bottomed glass to allow the ice cream to melt and mix with the espresso at the bottom.