Inside Cooking Ep 40: Island affogato

The traditional recipe of the affogato is vanilla gelato topped with espresso. The island version is a mix of bananas, coconut and lemon for the ultimate tropical drink. It’s a refreshing drink that will surely be a hit at your next “apéro” time.

Ingredients (for 2 persons)

• 1 ripe banana, sliced and frozen
• 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup cream of coconut
• 1 1×3-inch strip of lemon peel
• 2 toothpicks
• 1 sprig fresh mint, leaves removed and stem discarded
• 1 fluid ounce coffee liqueur
• 1 fluid ounce dark rum

Instructions

(Preparation time: 20 mins;…