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 minutes Freezing time 2 hours hours Total Time 2 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
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
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Combine everything together and blitz in the blender until smooth.
Pour into one or two flat containers with a lid. Freeze for 1½-2 hours. Place your serving glasses in the freezer also.
Scrape the granita with a fork to make nice ice crystals. Put back in the freezer and repeat after 30 minutes.
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!
The more you fork the granita, the better it will be.
The granita will last for up to 6 months in the freezer.
Calories: 532 kcal | Carbohydrates: 109 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 2 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 400 mg | Potassium: 1260 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 94 g | Vitamin A: 6401 IU | Vitamin C: 91 mg | Calcium: 79 mg | Iron: 3 mg