New Year's. Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Let cool.Combine sugar syrup and remaining ingredients; pour into freezer trays, and freeze until almost firm. Spoon mixture into a large bowl, and beat with an electric mixer until slushy. Return to freezer trays; freeze until firm. Yield: 4-1/2 cups.