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

1. Place half the raspberries in a blender with half the gelato, 1 tablespoon of the almond liqueur, and 1 teaspoon of the orange zest.
2. Pulse the blender until the mixture is combined.
3. Add about half a tray of ice cubes and blend until smooth.
4. Divide the smoothie between 2 highball glasses and make a second batch with the remaining ingredients.
5. Sprinkle some of the crushed cookies over the smoothies and mix them in briefly to distribute.
6. 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)