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Watermelon Mint Granita

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Jun 16, 2022
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A hot day calls for a cool treat. This watermelon mint slush is a light, refreshing and sweet tooth-satisfying frozen dessert that's perfect for enjoying outdoors or after a flavorful meal. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve in pretty bowls or glasses for a photo-worthy presentation.

Watermelon Mint Granita

  • Prep Time 5 min
  • Total 4 hr 5 min
  • Ingredients 6
  • Servings 8
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups cubed seeded watermelon
  • 1/3 cup ginger ale
  • 1/3 cup bottled simple syrup
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Fresh mint sprigs, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In blender, place all ingredients except mint sprigs. Cover; blend on medium-high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth. Pour into 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish.
  • Step 
    2
    Freeze 1 hour. When ice crystals begin to form at edges of dish, stir mixture with fork. Freeze 3 hours longer, stirring every 30 minutes with fork, until firm. Serve frozen or let stand at room temperature 5 to 15 minutes before serving. Scoop into individual dessert bowls. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Nutrition

39 Calories
0g Total Fat
0g Protein
10g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
39
Total Fat
0g
0%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Sodium
2mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
10g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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