Affogato is one of those rare desserts that’s both elegant and effortless. Hot espresso melts cold ice cream into a silky, bittersweet pool of comfort. DRAM Cardamom & Black Tea Bitters deepen the flavor with warming spice and subtle tannins creating a delicious dance of tea and coffee.
Ingredients:
- 1 scoop high-quality vanilla ice cream or gelato
- 1–2 shots freshly pulled hot espresso
- 5–10 shakes DRAM Cardamom & Black Tea Bitters
- Optional garnish: crushed cardamom pods, biscotti, or shaved dark chocolate
Preparation:
- Place the scoop of vanilla ice cream in a small chilled bowl or glass.
- Add 5–10 shakes of DRAM Cardamom & Black Tea Bitters directly over the ice cream.
- Pour hot espresso over the top.
- Serve immediately with your favorite garnish, or just a spoon and a moment to yourself.
Recipe by Shae Whitney. Photos and styling by Kelly Ishikawa, Rod Hipskind, and Shae Whitney



