Boozy Snow Cones

As seen on Clinton Kelly

Description
A fun cocktail for a hot summer day.

Ingredients

 * 1 c sugar
 * 1/2 c water
 * crushed ice

For red syrup

 * 1 c strawberries, halved
 * ¼ c white rum

For blue syrup

 * juice of 1 lime
 * ¼ c blue curacao

Directions

 * Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar, and then reduce to a simmer, and stirring cook for two minutes.
 * For red syrup: Pour half of the simple syrup - about 1/2 cup - over the strawberries. Allow to macerate for 1 hour, then puree in a blender with the white rum. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and reserve.*
 * For blue syrup: Combine remaining syrup, lime juice, and curacao. Stir to combine completely. Chill syrups until ready to serve.
 * To make ice: Use a snow cone machine or blend ice in a blender (you may have to do this in batches, keeping each batch in the freezer as you make the next one.
 * Scoop crushed ice into glasses, then squirt syrups over packed, crushed ice and enjoy!
 * For a more intense red color, add a drop or two of red food coloring.