Killer Virgin Cocojito Ice Cream

I tried to make a lactose and alcohol free version of the famous cocktail and found that my family went crazy for this recipe. It is fantastically refreshing and addictive! Enjoy.

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 ½ cups fresh mint leaves, divided
• 0.6666666666666666 cup cream of coconut
• 0.3333333333333333 cup lime juice
• 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
• 1 cup sparkling water

Steps

1. Combine water and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved and syrup forms, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir 1 cup mint leaves into mixture, and let steep for 30 minutes. Strain and discard leaves. Transfer syrup to refrigerator to cool completely.
2. Blend coconut, remaining mint leaves, lime juice, and lime zest together in a blender until mint is minced and mixture is well-combined, about 1 minute.
3. Stir coconut mixture, cooled syrup, and sparkling water together in a bowl.
4. Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.