Mojito Slushy
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 293
- Total Fat
- 0
- Saturated Fat
- 0
- Carbohydrates
- 62
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 52
- Protein
- 1
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 26
- Total: 10 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Cook: 5 min
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, zested
1/2 cup light rum
8 cups crushed ice
Mint sprigs and lime wedges, for garnish
Directions
- 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.
- 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. Spoon into glasses; garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime slice.