Frozen Mojito “Frojito”


Frozen Mojito “Frojito”
Ingredients
- ¼ cup simple syrup, store bought or homemade- recipe below
- 2 limes, juiced
- 10-12 large fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
- 4 ounces white rum
- 4 cups crushed ice
- Homemade Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, optional
Instructions
- Place simple syrup, lime juice, and mint, in a high-powered blender and mix for 1 minute. Add rum and ice and continue to blend until completely smooth and frothy. Immediately pour in glasses; garnish with mint and lime slices. Enjoy!
- Simple Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil stirring constantly. Once the sugar is dissolved completely, add mint (if using) reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let syrup steep, about 30 minutes.
- Discard mint leaves and pour syrup into a glass bottle or jar; let cool. Store in the in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.