MOJITO ITALIAN ICES

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Mojitos are a bartender's nightmare (oh, the muddling). But these frozen versions achieve the sweet mint flavor of the rum cocktail without the elbow grease, thanks to a whirl in the blender.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 5h20m

Yield Makes 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 tablespoon finely grated lime zest, plus 1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice (from 9 limes)
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup light rum
Mint sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Puree lime zest and juice, water, sugar, and mint in a blender. Strain mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl; discard solids. Stir in rum. Divide among twelve 3-ounce paper cups. Freeze on a rimmed baking sheet for at least 5 hours. Garnish with mint sprigs.

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