Recipe for Watermelon Granita with Pomegranate and Lime
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keywords: lime, pomegranate, watermelon
Prep Time: 15 minutesminutes
Total Time: 15 minutesminutes
Servings: 5cups
Calories: 81kcal
Author: Andrea at Buttered Veg
This watermelon granita with pomegranate is delicious, cooling & thirst-quenching on a hot day! The perfect summer treat for a BBQ or brunch with friends.
Pulverize fresh watermelon pieces in a blender. Add sugar and blend slowly until it is fully dissolved. Add remaining ingredients and blend just to mix. Strain through a sieve if necessary to remove seeds. Transfer to a freezer-proof container, such as Tupperware. I recommend storing in plastic to avoid the risk of the glass jar shattering when you take it out of the freezer to serve.
Place container in the freezer. Check after 3 hours and start stirring as the ice forms. After 4 to 5 hours the granita should be nice and slushy and ready to enjoy.
If you leave it overnight, the granita will be solid, but not rock hard. Leave it out for 15 minutes before scooping with a large spoon, or use a sturdy knife as an ice pick to break it up first. This way you can enjoy a slush any time.
To serve
Scoop the granita “slush” into a short glass cup. It is not necessary, but if you have it, pour a bit of pomegranate juice over the top, and enjoy with a spoon. You could also try adding cherry, blueberry, orange, or strawberry juice.
Notes
This recipe is adapted from How to Make a Watermelon Pomegranate Granita, by the Joyful Belly blog.