Watermelon Granita
A refreshing, icy summer treat spiked with Italian liqueur.
Recipe source: Real Simple
Recipe source: Real Simple
Recipe - ST. LOUIS PARK (+Wines & Spirits)
Watermelon Granita
Prep Time30 Minutes
Servings6
0Ingredients
1 small seedless watermelon, chopped (about 5 cups)
½ cup Campari or Aperol
½ cup agave nectar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
- Purée the watermelon in a blender and measure out 4 cups; reserve any remaining purée for smoothies or ice pops. Whisk in the liqueur, agave nectar and salt until the agave and salt are dissolved.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9×13 dish and freeze for 4 hours, scraping the mixture with a fork once every hour to create small flakes. The granita can be frozen, covered, for up to one week.
- Scoop the granita into 6 chilled glasses and serve immediately.
30 minutes
Prep Time
0 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 6 servings
Personal Sized Seedless Watermelon, 1 Each
$6.99
Age restricted item
Campari Liqueur, 750 Millilitre$31.99$0.04/ml
Agave in The Raw Organic Agave Nectar, 18.5 Ounce
$7.69$0.42/oz
Morton Coarse Kosher Salt, 3 Pound
$5.69$1.90/lb
Directions
- Purée the watermelon in a blender and measure out 4 cups; reserve any remaining purée for smoothies or ice pops. Whisk in the liqueur, agave nectar and salt until the agave and salt are dissolved.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9×13 dish and freeze for 4 hours, scraping the mixture with a fork once every hour to create small flakes. The granita can be frozen, covered, for up to one week.
- Scoop the granita into 6 chilled glasses and serve immediately.