Frozen Mint Lemonade Slush

Public service announcement: This is the most refreshing summer drink EVER.  It is amazing.  I am kicking myself that I did not discover this earlier in the summer.  But don't worry, I'm drinking it every day now in protest of summer coming to an end.  This takes some advanced prep since you have to freeze it for about 12 hours, but it's pretty easy to put together and I cannot say enough about how good it is.  I like it best with ginger ale, but I didn't have any this last time so I used Sierra Mist and it worked just fine.

Frozen Mint Lemonade Slush

Number of Servings: 15-20
Time to Prepare: 13 hours 50 minutes

• 8 cups water
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 12 oz can frozen lemonade concentrate
• 8 to 10 sprigs fresh mint
• 2 liters ginger ale, chilled

In a 4 quart saucepan, bring water to a boil.  Stir in the sugar, continuing to simmer, until dissolved.

Remove from heat and stir in the lemonade concentrate.  Stir in the mint leaves, cover the pot, and let the mixture steep for 15 minutes.  Uncover, remove the mint leaves, and stir.

Pour into a large freezer-safe container.  Let cool on the counter for about an hour, then put the lid on and freeze for about 12 hours, until firm.

Remove from freezer for 30 to 60 minutes before serving to let it soften a bit.  Scoop into cups, filling each cup 2/3 to 3/4 full of frozen lemonade.  Pour ginger ale into each cup and serve.  (You can also break up the entire container of frozen lemonade into chunks in a punch bowl and pour the ginger ale over it to serve it more party-style.)

Source: adapted from Mel's Kitchen Cafe
Produce Used: Mint