Death Gin Affogato: A Cold-Blooded Twist on an Italian Classic

Ah, the affogato. A dessert so simple yet so undeniably genius that even the most inept home bartender can’t mess it up. Ice cream. Coffee. A splash of liquor if you’re feeling dangerous. It’s Italy’s gift to the world of “lazy but classy” desserts. But we looked at that, gave it a smirk, and thought, “What if we made it stronger? And a little deadlier?”

Enter our Death Gin Affogato—where we swap out the traditional espresso for our notorious Death Gin Coffee because, let’s be real, warm gin is just a crime against humanity. The result? A chilled, boozy, caffeine-fueled dessert that’ll keep you on your toes and possibly question all your life choices. In a good way.

The Cold Take on a Hot Classic

Traditional affogato is served with piping hot espresso poured over a scoop of vanilla ice cream, creating a molten, bittersweet masterpiece. But let’s be honest—hot coffee plus cold ice cream is a race against time, and we don’t do well under pressure. So we took the espresso, gave it a gin-soaked glow-up, and made the whole thing as chill as your most emotionally unavailable ex.

Now, the choice is yours: sip, spoon, or chug like a champion. You can treat it like a refined dessert or slurp it down like the sophisticated degenerate you are. No judgment here.

What You’ll Need (Besides a Will to Live Dangerously)

• 1 large scoop of vanilla ice cream (because we respect the classics)
• 40ml Death Gin Coffee (because why choose between coffee and gin when you can have both?)
• 15ml (half a shot) of liquor (optional, but highly encouraged – Amaretto for almondy goodness, Frangelico for hazelnut heaven, Kahlua for a double-coffee hit, or Grand Marnier for a citrusy kick)
• Garnish: Shaved chocolate (optional, but highly recommended for that ‘fancy person’ aesthetic)

The Method (If You Can Even Call It That)

1. Scoop a generous, gorgeous, life-affirming ball of vanilla ice cream into a chilled glass. (Or don’t chill the glass. We’re not your mother.)
2. Drown that ice cream in Death Gin Coffee and, if you’re feeling adventurous, a cheeky splash of liquor.
3. Garnish with shaved chocolate for a little razzle-dazzle.
4. Serve with a spoon. Or a straw. Or just faceplant into it.

Optional Extras (Because More Is Always More)

Want to take this thing to the next level? Of course you do. Here’s how:

• Biscotti or almond cookies – For dunking, because you’re an adult and you deserve fun.
• Whipped cream – If you like your affogato extra indulgent or if you just like to live on the edge.
• Melted chocolate – Drizzle it across the ice cream for that Michelin-starred chaos energy.
• Crushed nuts – Pistachios and hazelnuts keep it on theme, but again, no rules.
• A maraschino cherry – Because why not add a little drama?

The Final Word

This Death Gin Affogato isn’t just dessert. It’s an experience. It’s a nightcap. It’s the reason you won’t be sleeping anytime soon. But most importantly, it’s proof that sometimes, breaking the rules tastes ridiculously good. So, grab your spoon, take a sip, and embrace the sweet, boozy chaos. You deserve it.