Frozen Tolstoy, Raspberr-Ritas | Cuisinart ICE-40BKC guide

a boil over medium heat. Cook without stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add cinnamon stick; allow cinnamon stick to remain in hot syrup for 5 minutes (longer if you prefer a more pronounced cinnamon flavour); remove cinnamon stick and discard. Cool syrup completely.

Place cherries in a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Pulse to chop, then process until completely puréed, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cooled syrup. Refrigerate mixture if not chilling immediately.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 202 (1% from fat) • carb. 30g • pro. 1g • fat 0g sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 1mg • calc. 13mg • fiber 2g

FROZEN TOLSTOY

Based on a “martini” type cocktail, this refreshing drink combines citrus and mint. Omit the vodka for a refreshing sorbet.

Preparation: 10 minutes or less, plus about 20 minutes chilling time.

Makes six servings.

1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar

1/2 cup (125 ml) water Zest of 1 lemon Zest of 1 lime

1-3/4 cups (425 ml) chilled white or golden grapefruit juice

1/4 cup (50 ml) fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup (50 ml) fresh lime juice mint leaves, finely chopped

2/3 cup (150 ml) chilled vodka

Thin lemon or lime slices and fresh mint leaves for garnish

Combine the sugar and water in a 1-1/2 quart (1.4 L) saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook without stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add the lemon and lime zests; allow zest to remain in hot syrup for 5 minutes (longer if you prefer a more pronounced citrus flavour); strain and discard zest. Cool syrup completely.

Combine the cooled syrup with the juices and mint leaves. Turn machine ON. Pour the juice mixture into the freezer bowl and mix until thickened, about 20 minutes. Add chilled vodka during the last 2 to 3 minutes of mixing. Serve immediately in stemmed glasses with straws, or freeze until ready to

serve. Garnish with a thin slice of lemon or lime and a fresh mint leaf.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 154 (0% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 0g • fat 0g sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg • calc. 10mg • fiber 0g

RASPBERR-RITAS

Raspberries and lime are paired in a new spin on a tried and true favourite.

Preparation: 10 minutes or less, plus about 20 minutes chilling time.

Makes six servings.

12 ounces (340 g) chilled fresh or frozen, partially thawed raspberries

1cup (250 ml) liquid margarita mix

1-1/2 ounces (43 g) chilled triple sec

4ounces (113 g) chilled tequila Thin lime slices for garnish

Combine raspberries and liquid margarita mix in a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade. Process until smooth. Turn machine ON. Pour the juice mixture into the freezer bowl and mix until thickened, about 20 minutes. Add chilled triple sec and tequila during the last 2 to 3 minutes of mixing. Serve immediately in stemmed glasses with straws, or freeze until ready to serve. Garnish with a thin slice of lime.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 128 (0% from fat) • carb. 15g • pro. 1g • fat 0g sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 12mg • calc. 0mg • fiber 1g

ICE-40BKC specifications

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