Nerd Word Wednesday
affogato /afəˈgA-təU/
noun
a strong, coffee-based beverage served with a a shot of expresso and a scoop of ice cream or gelato
An affogato is a traditional Italian dessert beverage that sometimes features shots of Amaretto. But in it’s purest form, it is a cup of coffee with expresso and cold, creamy, ice cream.
Yes, you can put ice cream in your coffee and give it a fancy Italian name to make it socially acceptable.
Sincerely,
Pedantic Foodie