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Vodka Watermelon and Basil Granita - Heat Wave Treats

It's cold. It's refreshing. And there's vodka in it. This vodka watermelon and basil granita is easy and the perfect remedy for heat wave temperatures.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Freezing time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Calories 532kcal
Cost $7/ 5€

Ingredients

  • ¼ piece watermelon (600g) peeled, de-seeded and extra ripe
  • 2 tbsp sugar (25g)
  • ½ piece lime juice & zest
  • 1 oz vodka
  • 1 pinch a pinch ofsalt
  • basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Combine everything together and blitz in the blender until smooth.
    The watermelon, lime and vodka in a bowl ready to blend.
  • Pour into one or two flat containers with a lid. Freeze for 1½-2 hours. Place your serving glasses in the freezer also.
    Pouring the granita into a container to freeze.
  • Scrape the granita with a fork to make nice ice crystals. Put back in the freezer and repeat after 30 minutes.
    Scraping the watermelon granita with a fork.
  • Serve the granita in cold glasses with a fresh leaf of basil on top. It's really nice to eat this with fresh cut watermelon on the side. Enjoy!
    Watermelon granita second

Notes

The more you fork the granita, the better it will be.
The granita will last for up to 6 months in the freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 109g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 1260mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 94g | Vitamin A: 6401IU | Vitamin C: 91mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg
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