Mint Ice

📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Beverages A delightfully refreshing frozen mint ice infused with citrus and green coloring. Perfect for cooling down on warm days.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins5 mins2 hours6 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Ice cream freezer

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1 qtWaterNone
3 c.SugarNone
4LemonsJuiced
1OrangeJuiced
1 tspMint ExtractNone
1 dashGreen ColoringNone

Instructions

Step 1: Boiling and Mixing

  1. Combine 1 qt water and 3 c. sugar and boil for 5 min.
  2. Cool the mixture, then add the juice of 4 lemons and 1 orange.
  3. Add 1 tsp mint extract and green coloring to the mixture.

Step 2: Freezing

  1. Cool completely and freeze in an ice cream freezer until set to a slushy, icy consistency.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Can be kept in the freezer until ready to serve; let soften slightly if frozen solid.


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