Affogato al Caffe...the perfect summer treat!

If you love coffee and ice cream this treat is for you. "Affogato" means "drowned" in italian and basically that's what you are doing to the ice cream, drowning it with coffee...and yes it's as delicious as it sounds! The variations on this popular italian cafe treat are truly endless. Try it with your favourite ice cream flavour (vanilla, chocolate,etc) or change it up with a different liqueur (nutty flavoured ones are great). Create your very own "affogato"...anything goes...here is my version...enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 scoops mocha almond fudge flavoured ice cream
1 tbsp Starbucks coffee liqueur
about 1 tsp Nutella
1 shot freshly brewed hot espresso coffee


Directions:


-place two scoops ice cream in a glass mug
-pour coffee liqueur over top
-drizzle with nutella
-pour hot coffee over ice cream and serve with a spoon

Pineapple Frosty

This is an easy and delicious summertime fruit cocktail I came across from the LCBO...give it a try!


*makes one large glass


Ingredients
1 1/2 oz whisky
3 oz pineapple juice
3 oz orange juice
1/2 cup of ice


Directions
-pour all of the ingredients into a blender
-blend until ice is crushed and drink is frothy
-pour into a tall glass, garnish with fruit slice and serve

Corona Beer Pops

Why have beer straight out of the bottle when you can enjoy it ice cold as an ice pop!
I came across this recipe recently while on Stumbleupon and thought I'd share this fabulous find with all of you because it's such a  great idea for a summer party! I can't wait to give it a try!





...for instructions on how to make these pops please go to the link below, which will take you to the Bakers Royale blog (check out some of the other recipes while you're there...they are great!) 










Corona Beer Popsicles

Iced Coffee Frappe

When it's too hot outside (and inside), like today, to drink your usual cup of coffee try making this great recipe. It's super fast and satisfies that java craving...now close your eyes and imagine yourself sipping on a tall, cold glass of this delicious coffee treat while sitting at some fabulous little greek seaside cafe, watching the world go by....aaahhh....

* makes 1 glass

 Ingredients:
1 1/2 tsp instant espresso granules (Nescafe)
2 tsps sugar
1/4 cup cold water
2 tbsps milk
more cold water to fill glass 



Directions:
-in a container with a tight fitting lid add instant espresso, sugar and 1/4 cup water
-close tightly and shake vigourously for about 45 seconds or until foamy
-pour liquid and foam into a tall glass to which you have added a few ice cubes
-add milk and then top with more cold water to fill the glass
-serve with a straw and enjoy


*jcsmama's version of Nescafe iced coffee

Lemon Orange Toddy

*an original recipe by jcsmama

Treat yourself to this wonderful spiked tea on a cold winter's eve... as you sit by the fire reading a great book....aaah the scene is set, now off to it and enjoy.





Prep time:  5 minutes 
Servings:    1 cup

Ingredients:

1 oz cognac
1 oz Grand Marnier
1/2 cup hot freshly brewed orange pekoe tea
thinly cut lemon and orange peels (or slices)

1 cinnamon stick


Directions:

-pour cognac and grand marnier into a glass mug
-top with hot tea
-add a few lemon and orange peels, or a few slices, to the mug

-give it a mix with the cinnamon stick (leave in cup)  and serve