Description
A great summer drink that uses mint-infused simple syrup!
Ingredients
- FOR THE MINT INFUSED SYRUP:
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Sugar
- 5 whole Mint Sprigs, Fresh
- FOR THE SLUSHIE:
- 1 cup Frozen Berries (strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries & Blueberries, Your Choice)
- 2 cups Ice
- 4 Tablespoons Mint Infused Syrup (more Or Less To Taste)
- ½ cups Orange Juice
- 6 whole Mint Leaves, Fresh
Preparation
First, make mint-infused simple syrup. In a medium saucepan, add water and sugar on medium heat. Continuously stir until the sugar is dissolved (about 3 minutes). Add mint sprigs to the pan and remove pan from heat. Allow simple syrup to cool for at least 5-10 minutes before storing in a mason jar in the fridge.
Add alternating layers of ice and berries into a blender. Then add 4-5 tablespoons of mint-infused simple syrup (to taste) and orange juice and blend.
Add 3-4 mint leaves to each glass and pour slushie into it.
Makes two 10 ounce drinks. Serve immediately with a thick straw.
Source: Mint-infused simple syrup adapted from katiescucina.com
