Stone fruit slushie cocktail

serves
6
P49 Stone fruit slushie
P49 Stone fruit slushie

This is not your standard slushie! This chilly adult's-only drink is perfect for warm summer days and nights.

Ingredients (6)

  • 5 yellow nectarines (substitute peaches), halved, stones removed
  • 1/4 bunch mint, leaves picked, plus extra sprigs to serve
  • 300g caster sugar
  • 10g citric acid (from supermarkets)
  • 3 cups (750ml) dark rum
  • 150ml orgeat syrup (from bottle shops)

Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.

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Method

  • 1.
    Heat a chargrill pan over high heat. Grill nectarines for 1 minute each side or until lightly charred, then set aside to cool.
  • 2.
    Blanch half the mint leaves in boiling water for 10 seconds, then refresh under cold water.
  • 3.
    Combine sugar and citric acid in a blender with 800ml hot water and whiz to dissolve. Add the nectarines and blanched mint and whiz until smooth. Pour into ice cube trays and freeze overnight.
  • 4.
    Place half the rum, half the orgeat and half the nectarine ice cubes in a blender. Whiz until combined and smooth, then pour into glasses. Repeat with remaining rum, orgeat and fruit ice cubes. Garnish with mint sprigs. Serve immediately.
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Recipe Notes

Make this recipe 1 day ahead.

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