Raspados Mexicanos

Mexican raspados are a refreshing summer treat made with shaved ice and topped with sweet fruit syrup. They're perfect to cool down during the hot season!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound strawberries (cut into quarters)
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 cups water
• ice (as needed)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Add sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and mix to dissolve the sugar.
2. 2Add the strawberries and simmer for 20 minutes or until the liquid is reduced by 1/3 and the fruit is softened.
3. 3Allow to cool down then transfer the mixture to a jar and chill in the fridge for 2 hours.
4. 4Fill your blender about halfway with ice cubes. Pulse a few times on high speed until all ice has a shaved consistency.
5. 5Transfer shaved ice to cups and pack it in.
6. 6Pour over some syrup, and top with fruit bites.
7. 7Serve with a straw and a spoon.