Raspberry Pina Colada
Photo courtesy of Ashlee Whitlock

Background: This Raspberry Pina Colada recipe has become an all-time favorite that everybody loves! I think the key is the homemade raspberry simple syrup, that is very easy to make! We garnished ours with heart-shaped marshmallows for Valentine’s Day, but this cocktail is perfect for all year round!

  1. For raspberry simple syrup: combine 2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen), 1 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Stir and bring to boil over medium heat. Cook on low heat for an additional 10-15 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow syrup to cool. Pour syrup through a fine mesh strainer (or clean muslin cloth lined strainer) into a bowl. Pour into a bottle or jar and refrigerate.
  2. Pour white rum, RumChata, pina colada mix, raspberry simple syrup and 2 cups of ice into a blender. Blend until smooth.
  3. Pour into glass. We garnished ours with heart-shaped marshmallows for Valentine’s Day!

Spoil your Valentine with this cocktail and Luke’s Awesome Chocolate Cake!

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Ashlee Whitlock
Ashlee was born and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado and loves everything that our beautiful state has to offer. She met her husband, Luke while he was stationed at Fort Carson. They have moved around the country as he continues to serve in the United States Army. Ashlee’s favorite thing in the world is being a mom to her son Carter. As a family, they love to travel and are always planning the next trip. Colorado Springs will always be home to Ashlee, and she wants to see it thrive.

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