Strawberry Lime Daiquiri Granita (Printable)

A cool, fruity blend of strawberries and lime with rum, frozen to a light, icy texture.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - Zest of 1 lime
03 - 1/3 cup fresh lime juice, approximately 2-3 limes

→ Sweetener

04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar

→ Spirits

05 - 1/4 cup white rum

→ Garnish

06 - Fresh mint leaves
07 - Extra strawberry slices
08 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Combine strawberries, lime zest, lime juice, and sugar in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
02 - Add white rum to the strawberry mixture and blend briefly to combine thoroughly.
03 - Pour the mixture into a shallow baking dish or metal pan, spreading it in an even layer.
04 - Freeze for 1 hour. After 1 hour, use a fork to scrape and break up any ice crystals forming around the edges.
05 - Return to the freezer, scraping with a fork every 30 minutes for approximately 3 more hours, until a fluffy, icy texture is achieved.
06 - Scoop the granita into dessert cups. Garnish each serving with mint, strawberry slices, or lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Refreshingly light and not overly sweet, letting fresh fruit shine
  • Easy to make with just a blender and freezer—no ice cream maker needed
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian
  • Beautiful presentation that impresses guests
  • Customizable to your taste and alcohol preference
02 -
  • Use the freshest, ripest strawberries you can find for maximum flavor
  • Zest the lime before juicing to make the process easier
  • Set a timer to remind yourself to scrape every 30 minutes
  • Keep serving glasses in the freezer so the granita doesn't melt too quickly
  • A metal fork works better than plastic for scraping the ice crystals
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