Homemade Simple Syrup

• In a pitcher, combine sugar and warm water. Stir until sugar is fully dissolved. Measure out 1/2 of the simple syrup and store in a tightly sealed container, in the refrigerator, until ready to use, up to several days. Set aside other 1/2.

Homemade Margarita Mix

• Add lemon, lime and orange juices to a clean pitcher. Mix.
• Add set aside simple syrup to pitcher with combined juices.
• Store Margarita Mix in a tightly sealed container, in the refrigerator, until ready to use, up to 24 hours.

When Ready to Serve

Homemade Fruit Ices

• Place prepared kiwis into a blender.
• Add 2 ounces refrigerated simple syrup.
• Add ice and blend until thick. Add more ice as needed to get a nice, thick slushy consistency.
• Pour into a bowl and place in freezer while doing next steps, up to about 30 minutes maximum.
• Clean blender and repeat with prepared mangoes.
• Clean blender and repeat with strawberries, making 3 fruit ices.

BahamaRitas

• Pour 3 ounces refrigerated Homemade Margarita Mix and 1 1/2 to 2 ounces tequila, to taste, into a clean blender. Add ice and blend until thick. Add more ice as needed to get a nice, thick slushy consistency. Set aside briefly.
• Add 2 teaspoons of each Homemade Fruit Ice to the bottom of a chilled martini glass.
• Pour blended margarita over fruits ices.
• Gently pour a shot of Cactus Juice Schnapps over the drink - or serve in a shot glass alongside the drink for your guest to pour over.
• Place lime and orange wedge on the rim and serve immediately.