Grapefruit Freeze - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine sugar and water in saucepan; bring to boil.
Add mint; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
Pour mixture through a strainer into an 8 cup container.
Discard mint.
Add grapefruit juice.
Divide mixture into two 1-quart freezer containers; cover and freeze.
Remove from freezer 2 hours before serving.
Stir until slushy.
Garnish, if desired, with fresh mint sprigs.
A refreshing drink for summer entertaining!