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Ouzo, Watermelon and Mint Granita

A recipe for Ouzo, Watermelon and Mint Granita from the cookbook, Peináo! This refreshing watermelon granita is flavored with ouzo and finely chopped fresh mint leaves.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 230 grams (1 cup) caster (superfine) sugar
  • 50 milliliters (1 3/4 fluid ounces) freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 kilogram (2 pounds 3 ounces) watermelon peeled and roughly chopped
  • 80 milliliters (1/3 cup) ouzo
  • Large handful of mint leaves finely chopped, plus extra leaves to serve

Instructions

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  1. Place the sugar and lime juice in a saucepan over low heat, bring to a simmer, stirring, for 5-6 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  3. Meanwhile, place the watermelon in a blender and blitz until smooth.
  4. Strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring jug (you will need 600 milliliters/20 1/2 fluid ounces of juice) and pour into the lime sugar syrup, along with the ouzo and chopped mint, stirring to combine.
  5. Pour the granita mixture into a 1 litre (34 fluid ounce) capacity shallow tray and freeze for 1 hour.
  6. Use a fork to scrape the mixture from the edges of the tray into the centre, then spread out again.
  7. Return to the freezer for 30 minutes and repeat the process until the granita is completely frozen into a sandy texture of ice crystals.
  8. To serve, scoop the granita into glasses and top with extra mint leaves.