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Affogato Recipe

Name: Morton's The Steakhouses Affogato Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 3 oz Owen’s Nitro-Infused Espresso (freshly pulled); 0.5 oz Caffè Borghetti (coffee liqueur); 2 scoops High-quality vanilla ice cream; 1 tsp Dark chocolate shavings or cocoa nibs; 1 tsp Toasted hazelnuts, chopped

Inspired by Morton's The Steakhouse

Time10m

Serves1

Caffè Borghetti, Owen’s Nitro-Infused Espresso, Vanilla Ice Cream

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Ingredients

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Coffee & Flavor

3 oz Owen’s Nitro-Infused Espresso (freshly pulled)1/2 oz Caffè Borghetti (coffee liqueur)

Ice Cream

2 scoops High-quality vanilla ice cream

Garnish (optional)

1 tsp Dark chocolate shavings or cocoa nibs1 tsp Toasted hazelnuts, chopped

Method

Preparation

Chill serving glasses

Place the serving glasses (clear small tumblers or coupe glasses) in the freezer for 5–10 minutes. This helps keep the ice cream from melting too quickly when the hot espresso is added.

Portion ice cream

Remove glasses from the freezer. Place 2 generous scoops of high-quality vanilla ice cream into each chilled glass. If scoops are very large, use slightly smaller scoops so the glass isn't overfilled.

Coffee & Liqueur

Pull the espresso

Pull a fresh 3 oz nitro‑infused espresso shot (Owen’s Nitro-Infused) immediately before serving. Nitro infusion gives a creamy texture and slight sweetness that complements the ice cream.

Measure the liqueur

Measure 1/2 oz Caffè Borghetti per serving and have it ready in a jigger or small pourer.

Assembly

Pour the 1/2 oz of Caffè Borghetti evenly over the ice cream in each glass. The liqueur will sink into and flavor the ice cream.

Immediately pour the freshly pulled 3 oz nitro‑infused espresso over the ice cream and liqueur. Pour slowly so the hot espresso melts the ice cream slightly, creating a creamy coffee–cream mixture. The nitro infusion will create a velvety crema that mingles with the ice cream.

If desired, gently stir once with a small spoon to combine some of the melted ice cream with the espresso while leaving some cold ice cream intact for contrast.

Garnish & Serve

Sprinkle the dark chocolate shavings or cocoa nibs and chopped toasted hazelnuts over the top for texture and a hint of bitterness (optional).

Serve immediately with a small spoon and, if desired, a straw. Encourage guests to enjoy the contrast of hot espresso and cold ice cream for the classic affogato experience.