A frozen mint daiquiri is a refreshing, slushy twist on the classic cocktail, blending white rum, lime, honey, and fresh mint.
Serve this icy cold with your corned beef leftovers or cubano sandwiches. It will work with the spices in the corned beef or pork.
EQUIPMENT: Ninja blender, daiquiri glasses
Frozen Mint Daiquiri
Cuisine: CubanDifficulty: EasyServings
2
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
0
minutesIngredients
2 finely chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons sugar
10 fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 cups ice cubes
½ cup white rum
2 limes, juiced – reserve two slices for garnishes
1 teaspoon honey
Directions
- Reserve 2 slices of lime for garnishes.
- Chill 2 daiquiri glasses.
- Rub finely chopped mint into sugar with fingers. Sprinkle on a small plate. Let sit a few minutes (or longer if you can).
- Rub a lime wedge around the rims of glasses. Dip each glass into sugar lime mixture to coat the rims.
- Finally chop mint leaves. Reserve to florets for garnish.
- Add mint and remaining ingredients to blender. Pulse blend until thick and slushy. Stop when it looks like soft sorbet (not watery). Add more ice if necessary to get correct consistency.
- Carefully pour mixture into glasses.
- Garnish with remaining lime slices and mint florets.
- Serve immediately.
