Grapefruit Freeze - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. water
1/2 c. chopped mint leaves
1 (46 oz.) can unsweetened grapefruit juice
fresh mint leaves (garnish)

Preparation

Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add mint. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
Pour mixture through a wire mesh strainer.
Discard mint. Add grapefruit juice. Divide mixture into two 1-quart containers. Cover and freeze.
Remove from freezer 2 hours before serving. Stir until slushy.
Garnish, if desired.
Yields approximately 2 quarts.