Bryce's Hard Ices Recipes

Ingredients:

• Simple Syrup:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water

• Strawberry Lime:

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2-3 limes)
  • 1 cup simple syrup
  • 1/4 cup vodka or tequila (optional)
  • 1 lime, thinly sliced for garnish

• Pineapple Peach Mango:

  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup fresh peach slices (peeled)
  • 1 cup fresh mango chunks
  • 1 cup simple syrup
  • 1/4 cup rum (optional)
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

• Blueberry Lemon:

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons)
  • 1 cup simple syrup
  • 1/4 cup gin (optional)
  • Lemon zest for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Simple Syrup:

   • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.

2. Prepare the Mixtures:

   • For each flavor, combine the fruit, citrus juice, and simple syrup in a blender. Blend until smooth.

3. Using the Cuisinart ICE-21:

   • Ensure the freezer bowl of the Cuisinart ICE-21 has been in the freezer for at least 24 hours.
   • Set up the ICE-21 ice cream maker and turn it on.
   • Pour the blended mixture into the frozen freezer bowl.
   • Let the machine churn for about 10-15 minutes.
   • Add Alcohol: After the mixture has begun to thicken (about 10-15 minutes of churning), slowly pour in the alcohol (if using) and continue to churn for another 5-10 minutes until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
   • Add garnishes such as lime slices, mint leaves, or lemon zest in the last few minutes of churning.

4. Freezing the Mixtures:

   • Once the mixture has reached the desired consistency, transfer it to an airtight container.
   • Freeze for at least 2 hours, or until solid.

Serving:

• Scoop the hard ice into bowls or cones.
• Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing, boozy treat!

Tips:

• For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the alcohol from each recipe.
• You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup according to your taste.
• Adding the alcohol towards the end of the churning process helps ensure a better consistency as it integrates into the mixture without overly diluting it initially.