7
Purée watermelon, lime juice, mint, and sparkling water in a
blender or food processor. Strain ingredients. Reserve.
Place ice container under the bottom opening of the Waring
Pro
®
Ice Crusher. Turn machine on. Drop the ice into feed
chute opening on the top of the ice crusher.
Divide crushed ice evenly among 4 glasses. Pour strained
beverage over the ice in each glass. Garnish with mint and
serve immediately.
Note: This recipe is very versatile – any melon or soft fruit
can be substituted for the watermelon.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 52 (11% from fat) • carb. 12g • pro. 1g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg
• sod. 16mg • calc. 19mg • fiber 1g
MOJITO
This popular Cuban drink is delicious served over crushed ice.
Makes six 6-ounce (170 ml) servings
1
/
2
cup (125 ml) fresh mint leaves
1
cup (250 ml) + 2 tablespoons (30 ml) simple syrup
(see recipe page 6)
3
/
4
cup (175 ml) lime juice
2
cups (500 ml) white rum
8
cups (2 L) ice cubes
Divide the mint leaves evenly among 6 glasses and add a
tablespoon (15 ml) of simple syrup to each glass. With a
wooden spoon, stir the mint and simple syrup in order to
break down the mint leaves, releasing their flavour.
In a separate container or pitcher, stir together the remaining
simple syrup, lime juice and rum.
Place ice container under the bottom opening of the Waring
Pro
®
Ice Crusher. Turn machine on. Drop the ice into feed
chute opening on the top of the ice crusher.
Divide crushed ice evenly among the 6 glasses. Pour rum
mixture over the ice in each glass. Serve immediately.
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