Starbucks is always up for trying new conceits to keep the customers rolling in the caffeine. After going purple and blue, their new take on the Frappuccino harkens back to a real Italian recipe for a delicious post meal pick me up — the Affogato.
An Affogato is a primarily served as a dessert drink. To assemble one, all you’ll need is a mug, a scoop of good vanilla gelato, and a shot of espresso. Put gelato in mug, pour espresso over gelato, serve. Easy-peasy. Ryan Coombes over at Starbucks explains their take on the desert, “We start with a shot of our smooth signature Espresso Roast known for its rich flavor and caramelly sweetness. When you pour the espresso over the Frappuccino, it creates a beautiful marbling finish.” Starbucks’ version of the drink takes a coffee-less Frappuccino, and instead baristas pour a shot of espresso directly over the frap before shouting your name. It seems a lot of the coffee gets absorbed by the whipped-cream. Will people want that? Time will tell.
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This is the part where we mention a Starbucks Frappuccino has the same amount of calories as a McDonald’s Quarter Pounder. It may be better to just get a bowl with three scoops of ice cream and pour a shot of espresso over it. It’s less than half the calories. Your call.
Here are some shots of real Affogatos to whet your appetite.
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