Soy Free Watermelon Mint Granita
Few frozen desserts are as refreshing or as effortlessly beautiful as a granita, and this watermelon version is the kind of thing that makes summer feel like a celebration. Ripe, juicy watermelon gets blended smooth and strained into a clean, vibrant juice, then brightened with fresh lime and a homemade mint-infused honey syrup that adds a subtle floral sweetness. The whole thing comes together with just a fork and a freezer — no special equipment required. Every scrape of the fork builds those signature loose, feathery ice crystals that melt on your tongue in the most satisfying way. Since the ingredient list is entirely whole foods — fruit, honey, fresh herbs, citrus, and a pinch of salt — there's nothing hidden to worry about, making it a genuinely clean treat you can feel good about serving. Pile it into chilled glasses with a sprig of fresh mint and you've got a showstopper dessert that looks far more impressive than the effort it took to make.
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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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