1⁄4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
1⁄2 cup sugar
1⁄2 cup fresh lime juice
3⁄4 cup water
1cup white rum 31⁄2 – 4 cups ice cubes
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6 fresh mint sprigs
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MOJITO SLUSH
CHEF’S BLENDER
Place mint leaves, sugar, lime juice, water, and rum in blender jar. Cover and blend at Low 10 seconds. Strain lime mixture, and discard mint leaves; return lime mixture to blender jar. Add ice cubes to bring liquid level to 4 cups. Cover and blend at High 8 to 10 seconds, or until slushy.
Divide among six 8 oz. glasses. Add carbonated beverage to fill glasses. Garnish with mint sprigs.
BAR BLENDER
Place mint leaves, sugar, lime juice, water, and rum in blender jar. Cover and blend at Pulse 10 seconds. Strain lime mixture, and discard mint leaves; return lime mixture to blender jar. Add ice cubes to bring liquid level to 4 cups. Cover and blend at On for 8 to 10 seconds, or until slushy. Continue with Chef’s Blender directions.
Yield: 6 servings (1 cup per serving).
Per Serving: About 200 cal, 0 g pro, 27 g carb, 0 g total fat, 0 g sat fat, 0 mg chol, 15 mg sod.
