Cool off with this easy to make, cocktail style take on the classic italian treat. This watermelon mint granita is a great combiation of refreshing flavors with a little alcohol, all you need is a blender and a freezer!
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Keyword boozy desserts, Granita, Italian desserts, Italian Ice, shaved ice
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Chill Time 4 hourshours
Total Time 4 hourshours15 minutesminutes
Servings 6servings
Calories 86kcal
Equipment
blender
9 x 13 pan
Ingredients
4cupsfresh watermeloncut in cubes
¼cupgranulated sugar
¼cupalcohol of choiceI used Empress Gin, but any spirit like vodka or rum will work too
⅛teaspoonsalt
6mint leaves
Instructions
Combine the 4 cups watermelon cubes, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup alcohol, salt, and mint leaves in a blender. Blend on high for 1 minute.
Pour the liquid into a 9x13 pan. Transfer to the freezer uncovered.
Every 30 minutes, remove the pan from the freezer and scrape with a fork. Do this 4 times total.
Serve right away or cover and freeze overnight. Scrape the granita again before serving.
Notes
You can substitute the watermelon for 4 cups of any fruit and use whichever alcohol you prefer. See the top for the post for flavor combination ideas.
Granita will stay good for about 1 week, store covered in the freezer.
Scrape with a fork before serving.
To make this without alcohol, substitute the ¼ cup alcohol for any type of fruit juice (lemon, lime, orange, additional fruit, etc.)