Sno Cones
Recipe courtesy Gale Gand

This recipe makes three different Sno Cone syrups: raspberry, grape-mint, and citrus to top shaved ice that has been flavored with sugar.

4 cups water
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, separated
2 cups frozen raspberries, thawed
1 cup purple grape juice concentrate
4 fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon honey

In a saucepan bring the water and 1/2 cup sugar to a boil. Let cool then pour into a shallow pan and freeze overnight. The next day, scrape the surface of the ice with a metal spoon to make shaved ice. Store in the freezer until ready to serve.

To make the toppings, puree the raspberries with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and strain to remove the seeds and set aside.

Blend the grape juice concentrate with the mint leaves in a blender and strain and set aside.

Whisk together the citrus juices and honey and set aside.

Using a large ice cream scoop, scoop a ball of the shaved ice onto 4 cones. Drizzle with various syrups and serve immediately.

4 servings