Boozy Snow Cones

As seen on Clinton Kelly
==Description==
A fun cocktail for a hot summer day.
==Ingredients==
*1 c sugar
*1/2 c water
*crushed ice
===For red syrup===
*1 c strawberries, halved
*¼ c white rum
===For blue syrup===
*juice of 1 lime
*¼ c blue curacao
==Directions==
*Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, and then reduce to a simmer, and stirring cook for two minutes.
*For red syrup: Pour half of the simple syrup - about 1/2 cup - over the strawberries. Allow to macerate for 1 hour, then puree in a blender with the white rum. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and reserve.*
*For blue syrup: Combine remaining syrup, lime juice, and curacao. Stir to combine completely. Chill syrups until ready to serve.
*To make ice: Use a snow cone machine or blend ice in a blender (you may have to do this in batches, keeping each batch in the freezer as you make the next one.
*Scoop crushed ice into glasses, then squirt syrups over packed, crushed ice and enjoy!
*For a more intense red color, add a drop or two of red food coloring.
Category:Frozen Cocktails
Category:Cocktail Recipes
Category:Rum Drink Recipes