Amaretto and Raspberry Smoothie
- 12 ounces fresh raspberries (or 12 ounces frozen raspberries, thawed)
- 1 quart vanilla gelato or ice cream, slightly softened
- 2 tablespoons almond liqueur such as Amaretto di Sarono
- 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
- Ice
- 4 amaretti cookies, crushed
- Place half the raspberries in a blender with half the gelato, 1 tablespoon of the almond liqueur, and 1 teaspoon of the orange zest.
- Pulse the blender until the mixture is combined.
- Add about half a tray of ice cubes and blend until smooth.
- Divide the smoothie between 2 highball glasses and make a second batch with the remaining ingredients.
- Sprinkle some of the crushed cookies over the smoothies and mix them in briefly to distribute.
- Serve with long spoons and straws.
fresh raspberries, vanilla gelato, almond liqueur, orange zest, amaretti cookies
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/amaretto-and-raspberry-smoothie-376555 (may not work)