Drinks (Mojito Slush)

By chefbobby

This slushy beverage has just the right balance of minty crispness and limey tartness that’s sure to tingle your taste buds.

Ingredients

• 1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves
• 2 cans (12 ounces each) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
• 2 cups cold water
• 1 cup grapefruit soda
• 1 cup rum or additional grapefruit soda

Preparation

Step 1

1)In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin and sugar in boiling water; add mint leaves. Cover and steep for 20 minutes. Press through a sieve; discard mint. Stir in the limeade concentrate, cold water, soda and rum. Pour into a 2-1/2-qt. freezer container. Freeze overnight or until set.

2)For each serving, scoop 2/3 cup slush into a glass. Pour soda into the glass; garnish as desired.