Replacing iced latte: where to drink affogato – the trendiest drink of this summer

Iced latte can rightfully be considered the main drink of the carefree Moscow summer. Some time ago, a sour bumble tried to knock it off its pedestal – it is coffee with freshly squeezed orange juice and resembles a bumblebee due to its color. But the attempt failed, either because of its specific taste, or because of how the drink changes depending on the quality of the juice. This year, affogato claims this place.

Dessert or drink? The classic Italian affogato (translated as drowned) consists of espresso and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Until the ice cream melts, it can easily be considered a dessert and eaten by the spoonful, but if you’re distracted for a few minutes, it quickly turns into a drink.

In Italy, the “drowned man” was first tried in the mid-20th century and is only gaining popularity in Moscow. The Fashion Vibes columnist Anya Baturina has chosen 7 places where you should try and experience dolce far niente, as the trend comes from Italy.

Anya Baturina, author of the Telegram channel touch_my_bum

AffogatoTini, “Freedom-2”

An adult version appeared in the Svoboda-2 bar. Chief bartender Valentin Samoseev did not seek compromises and created an alcoholic version of this popular drink. It includes vodka infused with buckwheat tea, coffee liqueur, espresso and cream ice cream. Ideal for those who cannot imagine a party without a coffee cocktail. It will satisfy both the child in you and the adult in you at the same time.

Address: Rozhdestvenka street, 6/9/20с1

Pistachio affogato, Lumicino

Definitely a dessert worth leaving home for. If you’re reading this article and don’t know what to do, grab a Troika and build a route to Barrikadnaya. First, it was invented by the restaurant’s incredibly talented pastry chef Fatima Saleh, who always comes up with unexpected and extremely tempting desserts. Second, it’s a seasonal dish that will turn into a “pumpkin” by the end of summer. It combines the tartness of espresso, the sweetness of pistachio cream, the crunch of praline, and it also comes with a cup of affogato and a mini ice cream cone; we see no reason not to try it.

Address: st. Bolshaya Nikitskaya, 58

Kiselgato, large cafe “Dr. Zhivago”

In a cafe with Russian cuisine and absolutely Russian “random” service, a completely Russian drink appeared – the author’s variation of affogato, but with jelly. A scoop of ice cream here is filled with a viscous drink made from raspberries and black currants of the new season. We advise you to ask for it in a glass to enjoy this summer miracle in the cozy courtyards of Mokhovaya. There, in the labyrinths of the Faculty of Journalism of Moscow State University, the Institute of Asian and African Countries and the countries of the “First Honey” named after Sechenov, you can find a lot of interesting things, if you have not been there, be sure to take a walk in the summer.

Address: st. Mohovaya 15/1

Affogato in Maritozzo / Probka, Tsvetnoy

Classic Italian affogato modestly hides in the menu of Aram Mnatsakanov’s Maritozzo and Probka projects on Tsvetnoy. It has been served in restaurants for many years and does not follow fashion. Ice creams in Probka Family restaurants are prepared in the kitchen according to their own recipe, and the coffee they use is not just plain coffee, but a special blend of beans from Ethiopia and Colombia. So, although the drink is definitely a classic, you will not find its analogue anywhere else. Perhaps in the same Probka in St. Petersburg.

Addresses: Maritozzo – st. Malaya Bronnaya 24k, Probka on Tsvetnoy – Tsvetnoy Boulevard 2

Affogato, Toto with mint and blue spirulina

In Toto, in the courtyards of Stoleshnikov Lane, an unusual sweet drink was discovered, consisting of tar ice cream with mint and blue spirulina from Tea Heights. The ice cream itself has a viscous and viscous texture, which makes it melt more slowly, so you do not need to be afraid that an affogato will turn into a milkshake while talking with your friend. The second version of the drink is prepared with spicy vanilla Turkish ice cream for those who love the classics. I immediately remember these wars for ice cream in Turkey, when this ice cream in a cone is not given to you and they play “cat and mouse” with it, in general, you can catch it for the first time in Toto.

Address: Stoleshnikov street, 7с3

Affogato, Rocky2

Rocky2’s legendary Italian dessert is prepared in a particularly luxurious way. It is no longer just a scoop of ice cream dipped in hot espresso, but also ice cream dipped in gold and chocolate. Apparently, this “rich” version could replace the cinnamon coffee on Thursdays – gold will clearly attract more money to life than this spice. The restaurant’s affogato is one of the most luxurious desserts: the dessert traditionally consists of homemade vanilla ice cream and espresso, but is supplemented with edible gold and chocolate chips, which add a velvety sweetness.

Address: st. Bolshaya Dmitrovka, 10, building 4

Affogato, “Man and Ship”

This summer, Man and Steamboat is not a simple affogato, but a collaboration with fauna-biodegradable coffee capsules and an unconventional blue ice cream from Tea Heights. Called “Mediterranean”, this dessert tastes like mint, bubble gum, vanilla and blue spirulina.

Address: st. 2-ya Baumanskaya, 9/23с3