MOJITO SLUSH

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Whether you're splashing poolside or watching the kids inside, this slushy beverage has just the right balance of minty crispness and limey tartness that's sure to tingle your taste buds. -Jessica Ring, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 13 servings (about 2 quarts slush mix).

Number Of Ingredients 12

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
EACH SERVING:
2/3 cup grapefruit soda
GARNISH:
Lime wedge and/or fresh mint leaves

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (59g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.