Killer Virgin Cocojito Ice Cream

I tried to make a lactose and alcohol free version of the famous cocktail and found that my family went crazy for this recipe. It is fantastically refreshing and addictive! Enjoy.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 101 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
• ⅓ cup lime juice
• 1 cup sparkling water
• ⅔ cup cream of coconut
• 1 ½ cups fresh mint leaves, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.

Step 2

Combine water and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved and syrup forms, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir 1 cup mint leaves into mixture, and let steep for 30 minutes. Strain and discard leaves. Transfer syrup to refrigerator to cool completely.

Step 3

Blend coconut, remaining mint leaves, lime juice, and lime zest together in a blender until mint is minced and mixture is well-combined, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Stir coconut mixture, cooled syrup, and sparkling water together in a bowl.