This Italian inspired ice is somewhere between a sorbet and a snocone, perfect to beat the hot, hot heat in Texas this summer! Just a few ingredients and no fancy tools required. You can switch up the flavor combinations and make your own all summer long!
Ingredients:
13 oz of coconut milk (or about 1 1/2 cups of fresh fruit)
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of water
1/3 cup fresh mint
1 lime
Fresh mint for garnish
Directions:
Mint Simple Syrup:
Bring 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to boil
Stir and let sugar dissolve completely
Pour sugar water over fresh chopped mint leave
Cover and let steep until it comes to room temperature
Coconut Mojito Granita:
Blend coconut milk and simple syrup until smooth
Pour into shallow dish
Ever 30-45 minutes, grate over mixture with a fork creating fluffy ice crystals
Repeat this step 3-4 times
Now you have a gorgeous granita! Make you own flavor combinations or even add a splash of rum to make turn this granita into an adult friendly summer beverage. You know that’s what I will be doing!
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