Boozy Watermelon Lime Granita
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Boozy Watermelon Lime Granita
Description
The Boozy Watermelon Lime Granita starts by combining cubed seedless watermelon, lime juice, white rum, and sugar into a smooth puree using a blender. The mixture is poured into a metal baking pan to freeze. After initial freezing, the granita is scraped with a fork repeatedly as it continues to freeze to break up ice crystals and create the characteristic flaky texture. This process yields an icy but tender frozen treat that holds the flavors of sweet watermelon, bright lime, and a subtle boozy note from the rum.
The granita is served spooned into martini glasses, garnished with small watermelon wedges and sprigs of fresh mint to complement the fruit flavors with herbal freshness. It makes a cool palate cleanser or light dessert, particularly suited to warm days or as a party refreshment.
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups watermelon cubed, seedless
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 2/3 cup white rum
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 6 watermelon for garnish, small wedges
- mint for garnish, leaves
Instructions
- Place the watermelon, lime juice, rum and sugar in a blender and process until smooth, then pour the puree into a 9 x 9 metal baking pan.
- Freeze for about 1 1/2 hours, then using a fork, give it a good scrape to mix everything around.
- Return the pan to the freezer and freeze until almost set, for about 1 to 2 hours. Use a fork to scrape the granita to form chunky snow-like ice crystals.
- Freeze and repeat occasional scraping until the entire mixture is frozen and shaved.
- Serve in martini glasses and garnish with watermelon wedges and mint.
- Store, covered in plastic wrap, until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 109kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.5g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 11.5g | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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