Ingredients
1 pint best-quality coffee ice cream or gelato
4 ounces liqueur, such as sambuca, amaretto, or Frangelico (optional)
4 demitasse cups freshly brewed espresso
Preparation
Just before serving, scoop ice cream into four small bowls or large coffee cups. Divide liqueur among four small glasses, if using; serve liqueur and espresso alongside each bowl, and let each person pour them over the ice cream.