Alexis Cooks

Frozen Cantaloupe -Nectarine Daiquiris
(serves 2, generously):

2 very ripe nectarines, pitted, peeled, and cut into 3/4 inch chunks

3/4 cup of very ripe cantaloupe in 3/4 inch chunks

Two limes, juiced

1/4 cup simple syrup, or superfine sugar

5 oz silver Puerto Rican rum

Fresh basil and fruit for garnish

Place the chunked fruit in a Ziploc bag, flatten so fruit is a single layer and freeze on a flat surface until ready to use.

In a blender, combine rum, lime juice, simple syrup, frozen fruit and ice. Blend on the highest speed, stopping to stir occasionally to make sure all the fruit chunks are Incorporated.

Scoop into two glasses and garnish with fresh basil (make sure to push the stem right into the surface of the drink so it can infuse some flavor) and fresh fruit.

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