Mustard Free Watermelon Mint Granita
Few frozen desserts feel as effortlessly refreshing as a granita, and this watermelon version is pure summer in a glass. Ripe watermelon gets blended smooth, strained, and combined with a fragrant mint-infused honey syrup and a bright squeeze of fresh lime — the result is intensely fruity, lightly floral, and just sweet enough. The real magic happens in the freezer, where a simple fork-scraping technique builds those signature loose, feathery ice crystals that melt on your tongue in seconds. There's no fancy equipment, no ice cream maker, and absolutely nothing to stress about from a condiment or allergen standpoint — every ingredient here is clean and straightforward. It's the kind of recipe that looks impressive but asks very little of you beyond a bit of patience between freezer checks. Serve it in chilled glasses with a sprig of fresh mint and it's instantly the most beautiful thing on the table.
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6 servings
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ small watermelon)
- 3 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 pinch salt
For serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey fully dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add the mint leaves. Let steep for 5 minutes, then strain out and discard the mint leaves.
- 2
Working in batches if needed, blend the watermelon cubes in a blender until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
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