Watermelon Lime Granita - Chef Sabrina Mancin

Watermelon Lime Granita

This super easy and refreshing granita is just five ingredients and you can make it with or without a machine. The mint cools you down immediately and oh!…did I mention that makes the base for a killer cocktail? 

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INGREDIENTS

GRANITA
• 500g = 5 cups fresh watermelon
• 167g = 1 + 2/3 cups sugar
• 1T honey
• 225g = ½ cup lime juice
• fresh mint leaves to taste (about ½ cup)

PROCEDURE

  • If you don't have an ic cream or gelato machine, freeze the watermelon chunks first. Then add all ingredients but the mint in a blender and process just until it becomes a juice. Don't mix for too long.
  • Add the mint and give another it a little mix to process the mint.
  • In a machine: churn until around -6ºC or 21ºF. Keep in the freezer for 5 min and enjoy!
  • No machine: Place in a shallow container like a baking dish and place in the freezer. Grate the mix with a fork to break down the granita as it freezes every 20 minutes until you get a "slushy" consistency. Keep in the freezer for 5 minutes and enjoy!

Drink as a super refreshing drink or add your favorite vodka and tequila for the most delicious cocktail!

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