Peach and Basil Frozen Daiquiri

By ned1

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 2 packed cups fresh basil leaves
• 1 pound frozen peaches, not thawed
• 1 cup light rum
• 1/2 cup orange liqueur
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• Ice
• Lime wedges
• Fresh basil sprigs

Preparation

Step 1

For the syrup: Boil 1 cup water, sugar and basil over medium heat in a small saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool, about 15 minutes. Strain before using.

Place the syrup, peaches, rum, liqueur and lime juice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with lime wedges and basil sprigs.