Summer is upon us and with that, I’m always looking for easy no-bake desserts that are not only delicious, but for something that can pull double duty for easy entertaining—be it scaled up or down—from casual dinner parties to backyard BBQ’s and everything in between.
With that, I’ve paired up with Kahlua for their Kahlua Summer Shake-up campaign to inspire you to shake things up this season and do things a little differently.
Since Kahlúa is a classic rum and coffee liqueur, I created a KahlúaAffogato that can easily be dressed up or down based on one simple thing: the glass it’s served in. You can see from the picture, what a difference that one little thing makes.
The recipe is based on the classic KahlúaEspresso Martini cocktail. The ratio is changed ever so slightly for a stronger coffee taste for the affagato element. Of course feel free to keep to the original classic recipe (see below) or for a more interactive entertaining and set out all the ingredients along with the original recipe for your guests to mix and serve themselves. This way everyone can have it the way they want it—stick to the classic or customize it to their taste
For this summer, I’ll be doing just that—shaking it up—by setting up a mini affagato bar with a variety of ice cream, along the Kahlúa and Vodka, brewed espresso to let my guest “shake it up” their way.
The recipe is based on the classic Kahlúa Espresso Martini cocktail. For more fun entertaining and cocktailing inspiration, be sure to check out Kahlúa’s media pages below for more ideas. And when you do, don’t forget to share the ways you are shaking up summer with the hashtag #KahlúaSummer
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Kahlúa Crunch Affogato
Ingredients
- 1 2.5 oz. mocha crunch ice cream
- 4 oz. fresh brewed coffee
- 3 oz. Kahlúa
- 1.5 oz. Vodka
Instructions
- Place ice cream scoop in glass. Pour coffee over ice cream. Fill shaker with Kahlúa and vodka, shake vigorously and pour over ice cream and coffee.
Notes
Classic Espresso Martin
1 ½ parts KAHLUA
- 1 part Absolut Vodka
- 1 fresh brewed espresso
- Fill a shaker with ice, add Kahlúa, Absolut Vodka and a fresh brewed espresso. Shake vigorously, and strain into a chilled martini glass.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post However, all opinions are my own.
you wouldn’t have to twist my arm! Pinned 🙂
Yummy! Perfect dessert to serve to dinner guests!
The idea of an affogato is genius. I had my first one in a Mario Batali restaurant a few years ago. I am loving the extra kick in this one with Kahlua and vodka.
I’m always looking for no-bake desserts. Mostly because I’m an awful baker! This looks scrumptious =)
I am not a very good baker, so this dessert is perfect for me!!!
I need this in my life immediately!
Affogato is one of my all time favorites, but the addition of Kahlua is genius!!
I want to swim around in this! Love the flavors!
Love a good affogato!!
Wonderful recipe!!! Love Kahlua 🙂
Oh my gosh, I’ve only ever seen affogatto with amaretto, this is so inventive!
I love affogatos, and this looks heavenly with the kahlua and that mocha crunch ice cream!
Such an incredible summer treat!
Stunning. I love Kahlua with ice cream! Pinned!
Love the twist on this classic, Kahlua is always a favorite of mine:)
I absolutely LOVE this! SO creative!
These look delicious!
I have a bottle of French Vanilla Kahlua staring me in the face right now. I am definitely making this! Thanks!!!
I can’t decide if I want to sip my way through this while it’s melting or eat the ice cream and shoot the booze afterwards! Divine!
You can never go wrong with Kahlua!
I love, love, love anything involving Kahlua! Is is one of my favorite liquors for sweets! This looks amazing!
This sounds like heaven!
That looks so nice and cool, refreshing and good!
This looks (and sounds!) absolutely amazing! A must for this summer.
So beautiful! Perfect summer dessert!
i think i may have died and gone to heaven.. affogatos are my favourite sweet treat EVER! never thought to add kahlua before, something i need to try.