Giada De Laurentiis - Peach and Basil Frozen Daiquiri

Peach and Basil Frozen Daiquiri

ingredients

4 to 6 servings (about 5 cups)


Basil Simple Syrup 1 cup sugarsugar1 2 packed cups fresh basil leaves basil leaves2 1 pound frozen peaches, not thawed frozen peaches1 1 cup light rumlight rum1 ½ cup orange liqueur orange-flavored liqueur½ 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice lime juice2 Iceice1 Lime wedges lime(s)1 Fresh basil sprigsbasil1

instructions


Basil Simple Syrup Boil 1 cup water, sugar and basil over medium heat in a small saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool, about 15 minutes. Strain before using. Place the syrup, peaches, rum, liqueur and lime juice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with lime wedges and basil sprigs.

Basil Simple Syrup

Boil 1 cup water, sugar and basil over medium heat in a small saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool, about 15 minutes. Strain before using.

Place the syrup, peaches, rum, liqueur and lime juice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish with lime wedges and basil sprigs.