This is going to be a quick and easy post. There is not much more to say about the most amazing little cup of goodness you have ever tasted. It is refreshing, light and so flavorful. It will leave you cool on a hot summer day and you may even find yourself turning the cup upside down to get every last little sip humanly possible!
I am speaking of my watermelon, mint and lime granita! Yep, this pregnant woman gets a tad hot during the summertime heat so I need something to help me cool down. I like my drinks cold or frozen so this was the perfect addition to my afternoons. In fact, I look forward to this granita every time Grant goes down for a nap! LOL!
Like I said, this post is short and sweet. I can describe the wonderful flavors going on but I am pretty sure you can sense those flavors and maybe even taste them through the screen just by looking at this beautiful pink drink. Think the best Popsicle you have ever had and now you get to eat it with a spoon! Genius!
Watermelon, Mint and Lime Granita
Ingredients:
5 cups of watermelon cubed with seeds removed
2 limes, juiced
1 cup of sparkling water or club soda
1/2 cup mint syrup
Mint Syrup:
1 cup of water
1 cup sugar
1 bunch of fresh mint sprigs
In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water. Boil for 5 minutes, without stirring. Remove from heat and pour over a handful of mint leaves, gently crushing the leaves with the back of your spoon. Strain the syrup through a mesh strainer and use in the granita or store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Directions:
Place the watermelon chunks in the bowl of a blender along with the lime juice and mint syrup, replace the top, and blend on high speed until very smooth. Turn the blender off.
Transfer the mixture to a shallow pan and freeze for 1 hour. Remove from freezer and scrape with a fork. Repeat this scraping procedure every 1 or s0 until the consistency is “snowy” when scraped with a fork or spoon, at least 4 hours. Then scoop into bowls or dessert glasses and serve.
This looks so refreshing. Talk about tickling the palate on a hot day. I can’t wait for it to get hot to try this one. I’ve bookmarked it.
The photos are just beautiful.
mmmmmmmmmmm. Looks so good. We actually have a few watermelons coming in, in our garden! I may need to use a nice chunk of one to make one of these bad boys
I’ve been seeing many granitas pop up on the blogosphere, but yours sounds and looks really refreshing and delicious. Great post!
short and sweet and simple and Divine doesn’t require a lengthy post. wonderful combination of summer flavors–treat yourself to a nap, too!
You’re right–no words needed!
Best,
Bonnie
I had plain lemon granita yesterday, yours looks more nicer.
Oh I love anything with lemon. That is my next granita to try out!
Oh now this is my kind of treat!! This looks so amazingly refreshing.I can see me fixing this all Summer long!!
What a great flavor combination. We are sure feeling the heat here. Great way to cool down.
Um, this is probably the best looking summer drink I have ever seen. Watermelon is delish in the Midwest right now; I can’t wait to try this out!
I love granitas. The mint syrup sounds just wonderful and I love that you use sparkly! Let’s call it that since your pregnant, it sounds more fun doesn’t it? Seriously, great recipe.
Yes! LOL! I like the word sparkly better!
Amazing color and thoroughly refreshing drink…. !Absolutely Loved this vibrant red color drink and addition of limes and mint would be dng wonders to it. Yesterday only bought my watermelon to make sorbet with it but now wud love to give this recipe a shot . take care…. !
I so wish you were my neighbour
I’m so craving for granita this past week. I bought some grapefruit for exactly that, and my kids ate the fruits, leaving only one now in the fridge! Went to the market today to get some fresh mint leaves, but these leaves have seen better days! I’m drooling over yours, it is so beautiful and looks refreshingly delicious!
Not only does this look so pretty but it makes my mouth water. This is perfect for this HOT summer. Girl you go on! xoxoxo
I love the look of this….and the addition of mint juice must have given this granita that extra oomph!
-Shilpa
I’ve been seeing lots of granita posts since last week! It really looks so refreshing! Love it!
This is totally on my 4th of July menu!
I’ve actually never made Granita – but this is it! Sounds SO refreshing and delicious
Mary x
I lived on watermelon when I was pregnant over the summer. I wish I had this granita recipe then. Yum!
omg, i want this right now… haha.. I’m saving the recipe to make it after I have this baby! lol.. She’s due in 3 weeks.. so ANY TIME NOW PLEASE!!
delish!
They absolutely look like everything you so. so light and refreshing!
This is another inspiring recipe from you! Watermelon is the best fruit for summer to cool down the heat. Nice
How refreshing! I love the hint of lime and mint as well. Great for parties hey?
Yum! I need to try this!
Hope you’re doing well girlie!
Well, I am not pregnant, but with my AC broken I can appreciate some cooling refreshment. I love watermelon- this would be a perfect treat!
I make something very similar to this and I LOVE IT…yours looks way better than mine. Perfection in a cup!. All of a sudden I’m so thirsty!
This looks so refreshing and delicious! And I don’t know how I missed it, but you’re pregnant? That’s so exciting–congratulations!!! I’m so happy for you!
Looks heavenly and perfect for these hot summer days! Cheers!
Now I know what to make when I have a huge watermelon sitting in the fridge. We like it, we just seem to eat it so slowly. This should solve my space problem.
Looks delicious!
HMMM! I love this kind of summery post. These days SF is getting warmer and I’m looking for drink recipes. This weekend is going to be 80s to mid 80s! This looks like a perfect drink to make and relax… And I have tons of mint that I bought for decoration for ice cream.
Oh if only it was the mid 80 or 90s! So jealous of you right now! This is perfect for the summer but really any kind of weather! Just so good!
Do you know if we can put the mixture in a ice cream maker and achieve the same results?
Besides the taste, it’s just so darn pretty!! Pink + green + color perfection
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Besides the taste, it’s just so darn pretty!! Pink + green = color perfection
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Now this is an awesome recipe! We head home today to winter
so will have to store this taste explosion recipe until the summer.
Mandy
I am so making this today for a nice treat on the porch! You’re right about the heat and pregnancy…I suffered through mine during a summer in Alabama
I thought that I would burst into flames!
I’m feeling refreshed just looking at it! I happen to have watermelon originally purposed to eat as is. That is about to change! YUM!
That looks totally refreshing and really pretty too may I add! And, congrats on your baby!!
I love this, perfect for summer watermelons and a perfect refreshing way cool off after a grilling day. I would love to try this with a yellow watermelon!! yum!
sweetlife
bonnie
I have honestly never seen a yellow watermelon. How interesting- now I am on the look out for one
I have a yellow watermelon from our garden in the fridge and I am trying it out today! We will see
I lived in Katy, Texas before moving to Omaha so I know how hot it can get. This looks so yummy and so refreshing!
I love watermelon and lime together. I can’t wait to give this a try- since I am not prego- maybe add a bit of something something to get the party started! LOL!
ooo baby mama! this looks so wonderful! perfect cold treat on these miserably hot days.
bookmarked immediately!
loved the mint syrup..I am sure this takes it to the next level
I love mint and lime together! Add watermelon Snd this is a keeper !
I never had a watermelon granita and I bet it tastes as good as it looks!
THanks again!
This one I will have to make soon
I want one! I have never had a granita. That has got to change.