I spend a lot of time on the road during the summer. Between family visits, last-minute beach trips and spontaneous detours, I feel like my car becomes a second home from June to August. And as the days get longer and hotter, my love for coffee somehow grows stronger too.
Maybe it’s the need to stay alert while driving, or maybe it’s just the comfort of that familiar bold flavor, but either way, I find myself reaching for a cup of joe more often when I’m on the go.
The problem, though, is that not every pit stop offers a great coffee experience. You might roll into a cute little town and stumble on an artisan espresso bar, or you might find yourself at a rural gas station with nothing but a lukewarm carafe and a fridge full of random snacks.
That’s where this brilliant road trip hack from travel guru Samantha Brown (@samanthabrowntravels) comes in. It’s quick and easy and doable no matter where you fuel up, and it's also a fun way to bring a little fancy flair to your next long drive. Related: The Most Charming Towns in New England to Visit This Summer, According to Travel Expert Samantha Brown?? SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter. ??
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How to Make a Gas Station Affogato
Samantha Brown is the queen of making travel feel approachable, and this snack tip is no exception. Her advice is that when you’re in a pinch and craving something cold, sweet and caffeinated, head into the gas station and grab two things: a cup of black coffee and an ice cream sandwich.
Yes, that’s it. No barista, no espresso machine, no artisanal syrups. Just a plain coffee and a classic treat. Then (and here’s the part that blew my mind) dip the ice cream sandwich directly into the coffee, just like you would with a cookie and milk.
This tip plays on the idea of an affogato, the classic Italian dessert where espresso is poured over a scoop of gelato. This road trip version is adapted for the realities of travel and available ingredients. It’s the kind of thing that feels like a luxury when you’re 200 miles from your destination with no drive-thru in sight.
Why does it work? The coffee softens the outer chocolate cookie and gives it a rich, roasty flavor. Meanwhile, the cold ice cream provides the contrast you didn’t even know you needed and also melts into your coffee. It’s the most low-maintenance affogato you’ll ever have, and quite possibly the fanciest use for a gas station ice cream sandwich.
It also doesn’t matter if the coffee is from a gourmet shop or a gas station counter. The combination of bitter and sweet, hot and cold, is so universally pleasing that even a basic brew gets the job done.
So, next time you're on the road and desperate for a treat that’s as energizing as it is delicious, skip the snack aisle panic and head for the coffee and an ice cream sandwich. Thanks to Samantha Brown, I now look forward to gas station coffee breaks. Who knew?
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