Boozy Watermelon Lime Granita (Summer Cocktail) - Skinnytaste

Try this fabulous, refreshing, fun recipe that clearly signals that summer is HERE.

INGREDIENTS

• 4 1/2 cups cubed seedless watermelon

• 1 lime, juiced

• 2/3 cup white rum

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 6 small watermelon wedges, for garnish

• mint leaves, for garnish

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.