Lemon Granita with Ginger and Mint
This lemon granita is the perfect fresh and zesty dessert for a hot day, with a mild flavor of ginger and mint.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 4 cups water
- 2- inch piece ginger peeled and roughly chopped
- 3 sprigs fresh mint
- 8 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
- 5 lemons optional - to make as lemon cups, cut in half lengthwise, pulp scraped out with a spoon and can used for juice, peel/skin frozen and used to serve granita in
Instructions
- Place the sugar, water, ginger, mint, and Kosher salt into a medium pot. Set over medium heat and cook, without stirring, until the sugar dissolves and mixture starts to bubble. Let cool completely.
- Once cooled, remove ginger and mint and discard. Stir in fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced fresh mint.
- Pour mixture into a freezer-safe container and place in the freezer. Stir mixture every 45 minutes with a fork, scraping mixture once it gets icy. Repeat until solid ice crystals form.
- Serve in glasses or in frozen lemon cups.
Notes
Granita can last in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.
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