Ingredients
1 shot fresh espresso (30–40 ml, preferably Arabica)
40 ml Mocaccino liqueur
1 scoop vanilla ice cream
1 scoop pistachio ice cream
Optional garnish:
Crushed pistachios
Dark chocolate shavings (or Belgian chocolate flakes ?)
Orange zest (very subtle, premium touch)
Instructions
- Pre-chill the glass
Use a small glass or coupe (frozen glass enhances contrast). - Add the ice cream
Place:
1 scoop vanilla
1 scoop pistachio - Pour the Mocaccino
Gently pour the Mocaccino liqueur over the ice cream. - Add the espresso (tableside if possible)
Slowly pour a hot, freshly extracted espresso over the top. - Finish & garnish
Sprinkle crushed pistachios
Add chocolate shavings
Optional: micro-zest of orange for signature aroma
Serving Style (Premium Touch)
- Serve with a small spoon + espresso spoon
- Optional pairing: mini biscotti or amaretti
- Ideal as:
Dessert cocktail
After-dinner signature serve
Digestif alternative
Pro Tips (for horeca / branding)
- Use single-origin Arabica espresso → smoother, less bitterness
- Pistachio ice cream should be high quality (preferably Sicilian)
- Offer as a signature "Mocaccino Affogato" on menu
- Can be upsold with:
Extra shot of Mocaccino
Alcohol-free version (espresso + ice cream only)
Variation (Upscale Cocktail Version)
Shake lightly:
- 30 ml Mocaccino
- 20 ml espresso
- Serve over ice cream instead of pouring separately → more homogeneous texture




