Spiced Chai Colada

Ingredients:

Cocktail-
• 1/2 bottle of Stella Rosa® Pineapple
• 2 cups of pineapple, diced
• 2 oz. spiced rum
• 1 cup ice
• 3 cups of vanilla bean ice cream
• 1 oz. chai syrup (see instructions below)
• Cinnamon stick (for garnish)

Chai Syrup-
• 2 tbsp. whole black peppercorns
• 1 heaping tbsp. fresh chopped ginger
• 3 cloves, whole
• A star anise
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 6 green cardamom pods
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup water

Instructions:

Syrup-
1. Bring sugar and water to just under a boil. Add spices. Stir to combine.
2. Turn down heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from flame and let sit covered for an hour.
3. Strain mixture into an airtight container. Will keep refrigerated for up to a month.

Cocktail-
1. In a blender, combine rum, Stella Rosa® Pineapple, pineapple slices, chai syrup and ice.
2. Blend and pour into a tiki glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and enjoy!