Minty Lime Mojito Freeze
This refreshing Minty Lime Mojito Freeze is a delightful twist on the classic mojito. It's a frosty blend of fresh lime juice, mint leaves, and light rum, creating a slushy concoction that's perfect for cooling off on a hot day. The zesty lime and the minty freshness make this cocktail a crowd-pleaser, earning a well-deserved rating of 4.5/5 from 22 members.
Minty Lime Mojito Freeze
A frosty and refreshing mojito slushy made with fresh lime juice, mint leaves, light rum, and crushed ice.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 to 6 limes)
- 1/4 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves
- Zest of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup light rum
- 8 cups crushed ice
- Mint sprigs and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Heat for about 5 minutes, stirring until the sugar dissolves to create a clear syrup. Set aside to cool.
- In a blender, mix the cooled sugar syrup, lime juice, mint leaves, lime zest, and rum until smooth.
- Add the crushed ice to the blender and blend until the mixture turns into a slushy consistency.
- Spoon the slushy mixture into glasses and garnish each with a sprig of mint and a lime slice.