Lemonade Slushy with a Hint of Lime

Serves 4-6

1½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice

Juice of 1 lime

4 cups hot water

1 cup superfine granulated sugar

4 tablespoons lemon zest

1 (12-oz.) can of lemon-lime flavored soda

Lemon and lime wedges (for garnish)

Mint sprigs (for garnish)

1. In a pitcher, combine water and sugar. Stir until sugar completely dissolves.
2. To the pitcher, add lemon juice, lime juice, and lemon zest. Stir well. Pour into ice cube trays and freeze until solid.
3. Remove cubes from trays and pulverize in a blender, gradually adding a few ounces of soda at a time until the desired thickness is achieved.
4. Serve immediately. If desired, garnish with lemon and lime wedges, and mint.