This delicious granita can be made a couple of days in advance, so it's the perfect dessert for a summer party or dinner.
Recipe and image courtesy of Abel & Cole, abelandcole.co.uk
Watermelon and rum granita
This alcoholic treat is made for a summer party! And you can whip it up in advance
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Total: 25 mins
plus freezing
Serves: 4-6
Published: June 9, 2025 at 3:15 pm
Ingredients
- 100g/3.5 oz Sugar
- 1 kg/2 lb Mini watermelon
- 2 Limes juiced
- 120ml/4 fl oz Golden rum
- 2-3 sprigs Fresh mint leaves only
Method
Step 1
Tip the sugar into a small pan and add 100ml (31⁄2fl oz) cold water. Bring to the boil without stirring – the sugar should dissolve and the syrup will become clear as it warms up. Boil for 2 minutes, then take off the heat and set aside to cool.
Step 2
Cut the watermelon into wedges, discard any large seeds and slice off the skin. Roughly chop and blitz in a food processor until smooth. Pour into a large freezer-proof tub and add the cold sugar syrup.
Step 3
Squeeze in the lime juice and add the rum. Finely chop the mint leaves, add to the watermelon and mix. Freeze for 4-5 hours, then stir with a fork to break it up. Freeze for another 4-5 hours, then stir again. Do this 2-3 more times until the mixture is frozen but with a rough texture. Over 24 hours, you should stir the granita 4-5 times.
Step 4
Serve in small, chilled glasses or bowls. To serve, pour over a little more rum, if liked, and garnish with a sprig of mint.
