Organic Media
Ingredients:
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Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
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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
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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
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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:
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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.
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Prepare the Mixtures:
- For each flavor, combine the fruit, citrus juice, and simple syrup in a blender. Blend until smooth.
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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.
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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.
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