Anyone else loving these hot, hot days lately?!? We’ve been spending a lot of time on the lake just trying to stay cool. Although, when the water is already 80 degrees, even that doesn’t seem to be refreshing enough. One thing that is always instantly cooling though is some sort of ice cold, slushy treat. This watermelon granita is perfect for those “fry an egg on the sidewalk” type of days. It is light, refreshing, simple, and a little bit boozy!
Watermelon Granita
Adapted from What’s Gaby Cooking
Ingredients
- 6 cups watermelon, the redder or riper the watermelon the more vibrant the granita will be
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 4 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup vodka (optional)
- Chopped mint leaves (optional)
1. Blend watermelon in a blender until smooth.
2. In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat.
3. In a large bowl, combine watermelon, simple syrup, lime juice, and vodka until combined. Pour mixture into baking dish and freeze for 2 hours. Remove from freezer and using a fork, scrape the mixture to form ice chunks. Return to freezer for another 1-2 hours. Once desired slushy treat texture has been met, serve it up. Enjoy!
YUMMY! This is the perfect vacation treat. I will be trying these this week for sure!
There is some waiting for you in the freezer!! 🙂
Brooke-These sound just wonderful-can’t wait to try them. Found a great blog on cooking
http://www.thymeforcookingblog.com/
Made some Naan Bread with Hummas yesterday-wonderful and easy. Enjoy. Jeff
Definitely MUST try this one Brooke! Your photos are gorgeous! I’m looking into all frozen food avenues for the nest few months 🙂
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OMG this looks amazing! Can’t wait to try this. We love watermelon.
Karen
Thanks Karen! I’m thinking I need to make some more. The first batch didnt last very long. 🙂
What!!! Our watermelon granita doesn’t call for vodka. Well now it does, I’m chucking it as soon as I get home.
lol. greg, this watermelon granita can duke it out with your fruity concoction no. 327! nice work, brooke.
Thanks!! I’m curious what No. 327 is??!?
LOL!! Hope you enjoy it!
Yum- lovely photo as well!
Thanks Ashley!!
Brilliant!
I love watermelon and will definetly be making these ASAP
Yumminess to the max. I can already imagine myself indulging some !
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Looks awesome – I might have to try it today! Thanks for posting –
love it, refreshing treat.
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