Mojito Granita
Beat the heat with a refreshing blast of summer! Mojito Granita is a boozy twist on a classic sorbet. Fresh mint, lime, and rum are blended into a sweet and tangy icy treat. Scrape it with a fork for a delightful textural experience, perfect for a poolside party or a cool after-dinner treat.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 171kcal
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves
- 8 limes juiced
- 3 zest of limes
- 4 tablespoons rum
Instructions
- Add the water to a nonreactive saucepan. Pour in the sugar.2 1/2 cups water, 1/2 cup sugar
- Zest the lime directly into the pot. Then turn on the heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir periodically until you have all the sugar dissolved.3 zest of limes
- Set aside a half dozen or so mint leaves for later in the recipe. Place the larger portion of mint leaves into the pot and turn off the heat. Cover and let it stand for 10 minutes. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.1/2 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves
- Chop those reserved mint leaves finely. Place the mixture into a measuring cup.
- Pour the cooled mixture through a strainer and into a 9×13 metal pan (don’t use nonstick). I freeze my pan for awhile beforehand to make the freezing process go faster. Press on the cooked mint leaves to get all the yummy goodness out of them.
- Add the lime juice to the panand the rum, too.8 limes, 4 tablespoons rum
- Put it in the freezer carefully. After a half hour, remove the pan from the freezer and use a fork to scrape the ice. This will force it to fluff up and form nice small(er) crystals.
- Keep doing this every thirty or so minutes, until it’s totally frozen and fluffy.
- Keep it in the freezer until you serve, as it melts quickly.
Notes
- For the best flavor, zest the limes before juicing them.
- Adjust the lime juice and zest to your preference. Start with the amount called for, then add more to taste, a little at a time. Don't exceed the rum amount in this recipe. Too much alcohol can prevent the granita from freezing properly.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
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