a 4th of july treat...

Mixed Berry Rum Slushies via Iowa Girl Eats

• PRINT RECIPE

serves 3

Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed frozen berries
• 1/2 cup white rum
• 4-5 Tablespoons simple syrup (depending on how sweet you want it)
• 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1-1/2 cups ice
• For the simple syrup:
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Directions

1. For the simple syrup: Combine water and sugar in a glass jar or glass measuring cup then microwave for 2 minutes, or until sugar is completely dissolved, then chill (can be done several days ahead of time.)
2. Combine berries, rum, 4-5 Tablespoons simple syrup, and lime juice in a blender then blend until smooth (goal is to break up berry seeds.) Add ice then blend until ice is crushed, not completely smooth, and then serve.

Notes

• Slushies can be blended 1-2 hours ahead of time - store in the refrigerator to maintain texture.