Affogato shot is a classic dessert with a scoop of ice cream or gelato with a shot of espresso poured over top. Affogato Style Shot or the Starbucks affogato style Frappuccino is not a traditional Italian affogato. Instead, it is espresso poured over an icy Frappuccino. A Frappuccino is a blended iced coffee drink served at Starbucks.