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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 240 Minutes |
Ready In: 245 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From Tyler Florence a great cocktail for your next outdoor BBQ. Ingredients:
1 cup sugar |
1 cup water |
1/2 cup fresh lime juice, about 4 to 6 limes |
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, firmly packed |
2 limes, zest of |
1/2 cup light rum |
8 cups crushed ice |
mint sprig, for garnish |
lime wedge, for garnish |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add the sugar and water. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until the sugar is dissolved and the syrup is clear. Set aside to cool.
2. Put the sugar syrup, lime juice, mint leaves, lime zest, and rum into a blender and blend until smooth. Add the ice and blend until slushy.
3. Spoon into glasses; garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime slice.
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