Italian Ice

• 3 cups raspberry syrup (recommended: Torani)
• 3/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
• 5 pounds crushed ice (about 6 ice trays)

1. Combine the syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and mint in a small pitcher.
2. Place in the refrigerator to chill.
3. Shave the ice by placing 2 to 3 cups crushed ice at a time in a food processor and running the machine until the ice is finely shaved.
4. Store shaved ice in a large re-sealable plastic bag in the freezer for up to 1 day.
5. Place 1 1/2 cups of crushed ice in a serving dish.
6. Pour 3 to 4 tablespoons of the syrup mixture over the ice.
7. Serve immediately.

raspberry syrup, lemon juice, lemon, mint leaves, crushed ice

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/italian-ice-recipe.html (may not work)