Fall must be right around the corner. I know this because I feel a bit guilty for posting the following Rum and Coke Slurpee recipe. It's pretty decadent, and fall gets judgy about summer's loose ways. My tinge of guilt tells me fall's coming. But, too bad, fall. You're not the boss of me. It's going to be in the 90s this week, so for now I'll continue to follow my adolescent summer bliss.
Start this recipe early, as the granita takes about three hours to freeze.
Rum and Coke Slurpee
Granita
For each serving, you need:
3/4 c. Coke (Mexican, real sugar variety preferred)
1 TBS. rum
juice of half a lime (or to taste)
Multiply the ingredients for the number of servings you want. Combine all together in a metal or glass pan that's big enough to hold the mixture so it is not more than two inches deep. Place in freezer. Every 45 minutes or so, stir the mixture with a fork. This breaks up the ice so it doesn't freeze as a solid mass, and it also help the mixture freeze evenly. The granita freezes in about three hours, depending on how much you make.
Meanwhile...
Round up and cool the other items you'll need:
Coke (enough for a liberal splash in each serving)
Rum (1 TBS per serving)
Glasses
Straws
Cool the Coke and rum in the refrigerator.
A few minutes before you want to serve the slurpees, place the glasses in the freezer.
Make the slurpees
Line up the glasses and place about 1/2 cup of granita in each. To each, add a tablespoon of rum and a liberal splash of Coke. Do not stir!* Divide the remaining granita between the glasses. Place a straw in each glass and enjoy!
* Part of the joy of drinking a slurpee is that you stir and jab at the slushy ice as you go. This mixes the drink as necessary.
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