Scooped: Ginger Mint and Chocolate-Covered Espresso Bean Gelato

Gelato just might be the most misunderstood form of ice cream in our great, ice cream-lovin' nation. We know it's smooth, intense and delicious but what makes a gelato real gelato? Here are the three elements that differentiate real-deal gelato from the traditional American stuff, and a recipe for a caffeinated twist on mint 'n' chip.

Caffè Shakerato (Italian-Style Shaken Iced Coffee)

A piece of bar gear turns your iced coffee into a velvety, foam-capped treat.

Just-Do-Ya (Hazelnut-Spiked Irish Coffee With Chocolate Whipped Cream)

Chocolate, hazelnut, and coffee all pair up beautifully. For the alcohol, that means Frangelico, a hazelnut-infused liqueur; for the whipped cream, a good dose of Dutch-process cocoa powder.

Espresso Martini

Espresso Martini - dangerously drinkable with a good slog of liquor, this coffee cocktail is made with espresso coffee, vodka and Kahlua!

Tiramisu Ice Cream with Mocha Ripple

If you love tiramisu and ice cream you've got to try this Tiramisu Ice Cream with Mocha Ripple. It transforms tiramisu into the perfect frozen treat.

Barbajada (Milanese Hot Chocolate-Coffee Drink)

Why choose between coffee and hot chocolate? The Milanese drink called barbajada is a frothy mix of the two, topped with whipped cream just for kicks.

Bittersweet Amaro- and Whiskey-Spiked Coffee

Bourbon-spiked coffee gets a bittersweet flavor from caramelly Amaro Averna and herbal, citrusy Gran Classico.

Scooped: Smoked Chocolate and Tequila Ice Cream

What could be better than chocolate, tequila and ice cream on a hot August afternoon? So why not put them all together in one amazing ice cream concoction? Funny you should ask, because that's exactly what we did.

Petit Cafe

H. Joseph Ehrmann of Elixir in San Francisco created this cocktail for the 2006 Chartreuse Cocktail Competition, marrying the sweet, herbal notes of Green Chartreuse with coffee liqueur and a little cream.

Upgraded Mudslide

A celebration of the original adult milkshake with a cognac and rum foundation.