Italian Ice

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice, and mint in a small pitcher.
2. 2
   Refrigerate until cold.
3. 3
   Working in batches, place the ice in a heavy resealable plastic bag and hit it with a mallet or rolling pin to coarsely crush the ice.
4. 4
   Place 2 to 3 cups of crushed ice at a time in a food processor and run the machine until the ice is finely chopped.
5. 5
   (You can store the shaved ice in a large resealable plastic bag in the freezer for up to 1 day.)
6. 6
   Place 1 1/2 cups of shaved ice in each serving dish.
7. 7
   Pour 3 to 4 tablespoons of the syrup mixture over each scoop of ice and serve immediately.