White Rum Mojito Granita with Fresh Mint

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A refreshing frozen mojito granita featuring bright lime, fresh mint, and crisp white rum, perfect for cooling off on a warm day. This Caribbean-inspired dessert recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together white rum, fresh lime juice, granulated sugar for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 6, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 6 Caribbean cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Combine 1 cup water and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves completely and the syrup is clear, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  2. Step 2: In a blender, add 1 cup white rum, 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, 1 tsp lime zest, and the cooled simple syrup. Blend until mint is finely pureed and mixture is bright green and aromatic.
  3. Step 3: Pour the mixture into a shallow metal pan and place in the freezer. Every 30 minutes, scrape the mixture with a fork to break up ice crystals. Repeat scraping 3-4 times until the granita is flaky and frozen, about 2-3 hours.
  4. Step 4: Serve the mojito granita in chilled glasses garnished with additional fresh mint leaves and a lime wedge for a crisp, icy cocktail treat.

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