Amaretto and Raspberry Smoothie

• 12 ounces fresh raspberries (or 12-ounces frozen raspberries, thawed), divided
• 1 quart vanilla gelato (or ice cream), lightly softened, divided
• 2 tablespoons almond liqueur (recommended: Amaretto), divided
• 2 teaspoons orange zest, divided
• Ice
• 4 Italian macaroon cookies (recommended: Amaretti), divided

1. Place half the raspberries in a blender with half the ice cream, 1 tablespoon almond liqueur, and 1 teaspoon orange zest.
2. Pulse the blender until the mixture is combined.
3. Add about half a tray of ice and blend until smooth.
4. Divide the smoothie between 2 highball glasses and continue making the other 2 smoothies with the remaining ingredients.
5. Crumble the macaroon cookies over the top of the smoothies.
6. Serve with long spoons and a straw.

fresh raspberries, vanilla gelato, almond liqueur, orange zest, cookies

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/amaretto-and-raspberry-smoothie-recipe.html (may not work)